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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,667.57, 7,825.14 and 3,544.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,667.57, 7,825.14 and 3,544.02 is: 4,893.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,667.57 : 7,825.14 = 3,544.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,667.57/7,825.14 = 3,544.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,667.57x = 7,825.14 × 3,544.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,667.57x = 27,732,452.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,732,452.66/5,667.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,893.18

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