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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,621.94, 7,760.43 and 5,031.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,621.94, 7,760.43 and 5,031.42 is: 6,945.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,621.94 : 7,760.43 = 5,031.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,621.94/7,760.43 = 5,031.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,621.94x = 7,760.43 × 5,031.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,621.94x = 39,045,982.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,045,982.71/5,621.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,945.29

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