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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,667.68, 7,802.25 and 4,671.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,667.68, 7,802.25 and 4,671.38 is: 6,430.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,667.68 : 7,802.25 = 4,671.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,667.68/7,802.25 = 4,671.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,667.68x = 7,802.25 × 4,671.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,667.68x = 36,447,274.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,447,274.61/5,667.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,430.72

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