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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,674.62, 7,831.17 and 3,316.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,674.62, 7,831.17 and 3,316.71 is: 4,577.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,674.62 : 7,831.17 = 3,316.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,674.62/7,831.17 = 3,316.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,674.62x = 7,831.17 × 3,316.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,674.62x = 25,973,719.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,973,719.85/5,674.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,577.17

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