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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,670.86, 7,824.83 and 3,281.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,670.86, 7,824.83 and 3,281.06 is: 4,527.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,670.86 : 7,824.83 = 3,281.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,670.86/7,824.83 = 3,281.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,670.86x = 7,824.83 × 3,281.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,670.86x = 25,673,681.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,673,681.19/5,670.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,527.30

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