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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,668.39, 7,822.04 and 3,150.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,668.39, 7,822.04 and 3,150.42 is: 4,347.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,668.39 : 7,822.04 = 3,150.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,668.39/7,822.04 = 3,150.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,668.39x = 7,822.04 × 3,150.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,668.39x = 24,642,694.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,642,694.82/5,668.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,347.39

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