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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,673.29, 7,828.99 and 3,155.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,673.29, 7,828.99 and 3,155.27 is: 4,354.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,673.29 : 7,828.99 = 3,155.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,673.29/7,828.99 = 3,155.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,673.29x = 7,828.99 × 3,155.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,673.29x = 24,702,577.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,702,577.28/5,673.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,354.19

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