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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,666.91, 7,819.88 and 3,148.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,666.91, 7,819.88 and 3,148.71 is: 4,344.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,666.91 : 7,819.88 = 3,148.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,666.91/7,819.88 = 3,148.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,666.91x = 7,819.88 × 3,148.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,666.91x = 24,622,518.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,622,518.61/5,666.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,344.96

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