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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,673.13, 7,828.77 and 3,155.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,673.13, 7,828.77 and 3,155.25 is: 4,354.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,673.13 : 7,828.77 = 3,155.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,673.13/7,828.77 = 3,155.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,673.13x = 7,828.77 × 3,155.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,673.13x = 24,701,726.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,701,726.54/5,673.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,354.16

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