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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,670.65, 7,825.46 and 3,152.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,670.65, 7,825.46 and 3,152.99 is: 4,351.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,670.65 : 7,825.46 = 3,152.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,670.65/7,825.46 = 3,152.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,670.65x = 7,825.46 × 3,152.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,670.65x = 24,673,581.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,673,581.36/5,670.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,351.10

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