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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,635.97, 7,777.48 and 3,117.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,635.97, 7,777.48 and 3,117.99 is: 4,302.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,635.97 : 7,777.48 = 3,117.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,635.97/7,777.48 = 3,117.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,635.97x = 7,777.48 × 3,117.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,635.97x = 24,250,136.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,250,136.47/5,635.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,302.75

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