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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,621.58, 7,757.93 and 3,103.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,621.58, 7,757.93 and 3,103.72 is: 4,283.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,621.58 : 7,757.93 = 3,103.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,621.58/7,757.93 = 3,103.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,621.58x = 7,757.93 × 3,103.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,621.58x = 24,078,413.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,078,413.41/5,621.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,283.21

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