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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,667.95, 7,821.61 and 3,150

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,667.95, 7,821.61 and 3,150 is: 4,346.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,667.95 : 7,821.61 = 3,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,667.95/7,821.61 = 3,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,667.95x = 7,821.61 × 3,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,667.95x = 24,638,071.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,638,071.50/5,667.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,346.91

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