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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,667.62, 7,821.21 and 3,149.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,667.62, 7,821.21 and 3,149.68 is: 4,346.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,667.62 : 7,821.21 = 3,149.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,667.62/7,821.21 = 3,149.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,667.62x = 7,821.21 × 3,149.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,667.62x = 24,634,306.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,634,306.68/5,667.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,346.50

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