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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,665.84, 7,818.75 and 3,147.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,665.84, 7,818.75 and 3,147.94 is: 4,344.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,665.84 : 7,818.75 = 3,147.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,665.84/7,818.75 = 3,147.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,665.84x = 7,818.75 × 3,147.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,665.84x = 24,612,955.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,612,955.88/5,665.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,344.10

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