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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,623.82, 7,760.66 and 3,105.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,623.82, 7,760.66 and 3,105.88 is: 4,286.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,623.82 : 7,760.66 = 3,105.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,623.82/7,760.66 = 3,105.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,623.82x = 7,760.66 × 3,105.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,623.82x = 24,103,678.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,103,678.68/5,623.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,286.00

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