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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,606.63, 7,737.14 and 3,122.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,606.63, 7,737.14 and 3,122.63 is: 4,309.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,606.63 : 7,737.14 = 3,122.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,606.63/7,737.14 = 3,122.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,606.63x = 7,737.14 × 3,122.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,606.63x = 24,160,194.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,160,194.60/5,606.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,309.22

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