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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,631.32, 7,771.46 and 3,113.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,631.32, 7,771.46 and 3,113.44 is: 4,296.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,631.32 : 7,771.46 = 3,113.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,631.32/7,771.46 = 3,113.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,631.32x = 7,771.46 × 3,113.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,631.32x = 24,195,974.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,195,974.42/5,631.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,296.68

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