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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,676.76, 7,834.56 and 3,318.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,676.76, 7,834.56 and 3,318.58 is: 4,580.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,676.76 : 7,834.56 = 3,318.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,676.76/7,834.56 = 3,318.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,676.76x = 7,834.56 × 3,318.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,676.76x = 25,999,614.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,999,614.12/5,676.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,580.01

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