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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,675.83, 7,831.46 and 3,317.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,675.83, 7,831.46 and 3,317.51 is: 4,577.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,675.83 : 7,831.46 = 3,317.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,675.83/7,831.46 = 3,317.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,675.83x = 7,831.46 × 3,317.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,675.83x = 25,980,974.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,980,974.74/5,675.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,577.48

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