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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,517.94, 7,614.93 and 3,127.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,517.94, 7,614.93 and 3,127.85 is: 4,316.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,517.94 : 7,614.93 = 3,127.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,517.94/7,614.93 = 3,127.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,517.94x = 7,614.93 × 3,127.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,517.94x = 23,818,358.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,818,358.80/5,517.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,316.53

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