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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,674.59, 7,830.51 and 3,156.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,674.59, 7,830.51 and 3,156.64 is: 4,355.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,674.59 : 7,830.51 = 3,156.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,674.59/7,830.51 = 3,156.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,674.59x = 7,830.51 × 3,156.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,674.59x = 24,718,069.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,718,069.67/5,674.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,355.92

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