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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,635.63, 7,776.95 and 3,117.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,635.63, 7,776.95 and 3,117.84 is: 4,302.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,635.63 : 7,776.95 = 3,117.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,635.63/7,776.95 = 3,117.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,635.63x = 7,776.95 × 3,117.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,635.63x = 24,247,297.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,247,297.93/5,635.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,302.50

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