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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,627.76, 7,766.16 and 3,109.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,627.76, 7,766.16 and 3,109.74 is: 4,291.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,627.76 : 7,766.16 = 3,109.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,627.76/7,766.16 = 3,109.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,627.76x = 7,766.16 × 3,109.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,627.76x = 24,150,738.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,150,738.40/5,627.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,291.36

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