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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,475.09, 7,555.77 and 3,117.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,475.09, 7,555.77 and 3,117.87 is: 4,302.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,475.09 : 7,555.77 = 3,117.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,475.09/7,555.77 = 3,117.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,475.09x = 7,555.77 × 3,117.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,475.09x = 23,557,908.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,557,908.61/5,475.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,302.74

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