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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,477.41, 7,558.68 and 3,120.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,477.41, 7,558.68 and 3,120.31 is: 4,305.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,477.41 : 7,558.68 = 3,120.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,477.41/7,558.68 = 3,120.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,477.41x = 7,558.68 × 3,120.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,477.41x = 23,585,424.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,585,424.79/5,477.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,305.94

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