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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,612.32, 7,744.72 and 3,127.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,612.32, 7,744.72 and 3,127.84 is: 4,316.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,612.32 : 7,744.72 = 3,127.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,612.32/7,744.72 = 3,127.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,612.32x = 7,744.72 × 3,127.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,612.32x = 24,224,245.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,224,245.00/5,612.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,316.26

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