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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,668.98, 7,822.83 and 3,151.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,668.98, 7,822.83 and 3,151.11 is: 4,348.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,668.98 : 7,822.83 = 3,151.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,668.98/7,822.83 = 3,151.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,668.98x = 7,822.83 × 3,151.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,668.98x = 24,650,597.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,650,597.84/5,668.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,348.33

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