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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,673.59, 7,828.95 and 3,155.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,673.59, 7,828.95 and 3,155.29 is: 4,353.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,673.59 : 7,828.95 = 3,155.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,673.59/7,828.95 = 3,155.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,673.59x = 7,828.95 × 3,155.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,673.59x = 24,702,599.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,702,599.76/5,673.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,353.97

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