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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,664.98, 7,817.91 and 3,147.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,664.98, 7,817.91 and 3,147.09 is: 4,343.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,664.98 : 7,817.91 = 3,147.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,664.98/7,817.91 = 3,147.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,664.98x = 7,817.91 × 3,147.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,664.98x = 24,603,666.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,603,666.38/5,664.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,343.12

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