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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,571.10, 7,687.79 and 3,181.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,571.10, 7,687.79 and 3,181.35 is: 4,390.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,571.10 : 7,687.79 = 3,181.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,571.10/7,687.79 = 3,181.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,571.10x = 7,687.79 × 3,181.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,571.10x = 24,457,550.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,457,550.72/5,571.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,390.08

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