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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,665.31, 7,819.37 and 3,148.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,665.31, 7,819.37 and 3,148.28 is: 4,345.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,665.31 : 7,819.37 = 3,148.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,665.31/7,819.37 = 3,148.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,665.31x = 7,819.37 × 3,148.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,665.31x = 24,617,566.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,617,566.18/5,665.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,345.32

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