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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,634.93, 7,775.96 and 3,117.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,634.93, 7,775.96 and 3,117.14 is: 4,301.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,634.93 : 7,775.96 = 3,117.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,634.93/7,775.96 = 3,117.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,634.93x = 7,775.96 × 3,117.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,634.93x = 24,238,701.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,238,701.49/5,634.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,301.51

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