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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,665.77, 7,817.48 and 3,427.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,665.77, 7,817.48 and 3,427.59 is: 4,729.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,665.77 : 7,817.48 = 3,427.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,665.77/7,817.48 = 3,427.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,665.77x = 7,817.48 × 3,427.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,665.77x = 26,795,077.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,795,077.19/5,665.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,729.30

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