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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,669.93, 7,823.64 and 3,152.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,669.93, 7,823.64 and 3,152.06 is: 4,349.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,669.93 : 7,823.64 = 3,152.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,669.93/7,823.64 = 3,152.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,669.93x = 7,823.64 × 3,152.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,669.93x = 24,660,582.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,660,582.70/5,669.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,349.36

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