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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,631.84, 7,771.98 and 3,113.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,631.84, 7,771.98 and 3,113.88 is: 4,297.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,631.84 : 7,771.98 = 3,113.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,631.84/7,771.98 = 3,113.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,631.84x = 7,771.98 × 3,113.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,631.84x = 24,201,013.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,201,013.08/5,631.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,297.18

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