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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,623.36, 7,760.17 and 3,105.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,623.36, 7,760.17 and 3,105.46 is: 4,285.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,623.36 : 7,760.17 = 3,105.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,623.36/7,760.17 = 3,105.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,623.36x = 7,760.17 × 3,105.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,623.36x = 24,098,897.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,098,897.53/5,623.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,285.50

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