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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,587.63, 7,711.28 and 3,103.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,587.63, 7,711.28 and 3,103.63 is: 4,283.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,587.63 : 7,711.28 = 3,103.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,587.63/7,711.28 = 3,103.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,587.63x = 7,711.28 × 3,103.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,587.63x = 23,932,944.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,932,944.43/5,587.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,283.20

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