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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,666.83, 7,817.98 and 3,276.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,666.83, 7,817.98 and 3,276.36 is: 4,520.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,666.83 : 7,817.98 = 3,276.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,666.83/7,817.98 = 3,276.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,666.83x = 7,817.98 × 3,276.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,666.83x = 25,614,516.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,614,516.95/5,666.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,520.08

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