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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,635.59, 7,777.06 and 3,151.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,635.59, 7,777.06 and 3,151.59 is: 4,349.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,635.59 : 7,777.06 = 3,151.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,635.59/7,777.06 = 3,151.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,635.59x = 7,777.06 × 3,151.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,635.59x = 24,510,104.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,510,104.53/5,635.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,349.16

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