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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,636.91, 7,778.90 and 3,119.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,636.91, 7,778.90 and 3,119.03 is: 4,304.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,636.91 : 7,778.90 = 3,119.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,636.91/7,778.90 = 3,119.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,636.91x = 7,778.90 × 3,119.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,636.91x = 24,262,622.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,262,622.47/5,636.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,304.24

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