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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,673.35, 7,828.62 and 3,155.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,673.35, 7,828.62 and 3,155.05 is: 4,353.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,673.35 : 7,828.62 = 3,155.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,673.35/7,828.62 = 3,155.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,673.35x = 7,828.62 × 3,155.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,673.35x = 24,699,712.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,699,712.11/5,673.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,353.63

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