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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,627.38, 7,765.78 and 3,143.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,627.38, 7,765.78 and 3,143.38 is: 4,337.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,627.38 : 7,765.78 = 3,143.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,627.38/7,765.78 = 3,143.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,627.38x = 7,765.78 × 3,143.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,627.38x = 24,410,750.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,410,750.85/5,627.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,337.86

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