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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,636.93, 7,778.81 and 3,118.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,636.93, 7,778.81 and 3,118.97 is: 4,304.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,636.93 : 7,778.81 = 3,118.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,636.93/7,778.81 = 3,118.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,636.93x = 7,778.81 × 3,118.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,636.93x = 24,261,820.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,261,820.54/5,636.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,304.08

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