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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,637.71, 7,779.96 and 3,119.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,637.71, 7,779.96 and 3,119.62 is: 4,305.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,637.71 : 7,779.96 = 3,119.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,637.71/7,779.96 = 3,119.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,637.71x = 7,779.96 × 3,119.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,637.71x = 24,270,518.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,270,518.82/5,637.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,305.03

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