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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,695.61, 7,859.55 and 3,305.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,695.61, 7,859.55 and 3,305.65 is: 4,561.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,695.61 : 7,859.55 = 3,305.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,695.61/7,859.55 = 3,305.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,695.61x = 7,859.55 × 3,305.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,695.61x = 25,980,921.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,980,921.46/5,695.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,561.57

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