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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,680.67, 7,838.62 and 3,162.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,680.67, 7,838.62 and 3,162.11 is: 4,363.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,680.67 : 7,838.62 = 3,162.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,680.67/7,838.62 = 3,162.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,680.67x = 7,838.62 × 3,162.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,680.67x = 24,786,578.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,786,578.69/5,680.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,363.32

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