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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,635.21, 7,776.45 and 3,117.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,635.21, 7,776.45 and 3,117.59 is: 4,302.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,635.21 : 7,776.45 = 3,117.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,635.21/7,776.45 = 3,117.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,635.21x = 7,776.45 × 3,117.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,635.21x = 24,243,802.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,243,802.20/5,635.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,302.20

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