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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,675.59, 7,831.89 and 3,157.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,675.59, 7,831.89 and 3,157.64 is: 4,357.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,675.59 : 7,831.89 = 3,157.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,675.59/7,831.89 = 3,157.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,675.59x = 7,831.89 × 3,157.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,675.59x = 24,730,289.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,730,289.14/5,675.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,357.31

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