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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,671.64, 7,826.82 and 3,187.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,671.64, 7,826.82 and 3,187.64 is: 4,398.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,671.64 : 7,826.82 = 3,187.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,671.64/7,826.82 = 3,187.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,671.64x = 7,826.82 × 3,187.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,671.64x = 24,949,084.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,949,084.50/5,671.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,398.92

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