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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,631.47, 7,771.59 and 3,079.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,631.47, 7,771.59 and 3,079.35 is: 4,249.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,631.47 : 7,771.59 = 3,079.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,631.47/7,771.59 = 3,079.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,631.47x = 7,771.59 × 3,079.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,631.47x = 23,931,430.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,931,430.27/5,631.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,249.59

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