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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,668.34, 7,822.31 and 3,310.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,668.34, 7,822.31 and 3,310.02 is: 4,567.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,668.34 : 7,822.31 = 3,310.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,668.34/7,822.31 = 3,310.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,668.34x = 7,822.31 × 3,310.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,668.34x = 25,891,986.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,891,986.00/5,668.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,567.83

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