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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,627.67, 7,766.73 and 3,110.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,627.67, 7,766.73 and 3,110.37 is: 4,292.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,627.67 : 7,766.73 = 3,110.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,627.67/7,766.73 = 3,110.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,627.67x = 7,766.73 × 3,110.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,627.67x = 24,157,403.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,157,403.99/5,627.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,292.61

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