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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,673.32, 7,828.98 and 3,317

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,673.32, 7,828.98 and 3,317 is: 4,577.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,673.32 : 7,828.98 = 3,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,673.32/7,828.98 = 3,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,673.32x = 7,828.98 × 3,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,673.32x = 25,968,726.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,968,726.66/5,673.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,577.34

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