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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,671.49, 7,826.29 and 3,153.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,671.49, 7,826.29 and 3,153.54 is: 4,351.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,671.49 : 7,826.29 = 3,153.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,671.49/7,826.29 = 3,153.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,671.49x = 7,826.29 × 3,153.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,671.49x = 24,680,463.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,680,463.67/5,671.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,351.67

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