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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,633.95, 7,774.44 and 3,116.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,633.95, 7,774.44 and 3,116.09 is: 4,299.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,633.95 : 7,774.44 = 3,116.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,633.95/7,774.44 = 3,116.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,633.95x = 7,774.44 × 3,116.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,633.95x = 24,225,854.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,225,854.74/5,633.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,299.98

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