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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,632.74, 7,773.17 and 3,114.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,632.74, 7,773.17 and 3,114.65 is: 4,298.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,632.74 : 7,773.17 = 3,114.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,632.74/7,773.17 = 3,114.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,632.74x = 7,773.17 × 3,114.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,632.74x = 24,210,707.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,210,707.80/5,632.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,298.21

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