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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,666.92, 7,820.32 and 3,182.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,666.92, 7,820.32 and 3,182.92 is: 4,392.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,666.92 : 7,820.32 = 3,182.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,666.92/7,820.32 = 3,182.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,666.92x = 7,820.32 × 3,182.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,666.92x = 24,891,452.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,891,452.93/5,666.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,392.41

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