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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,639.83, 7,782.68 and 3,122.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,639.83, 7,782.68 and 3,122.01 is: 4,308.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,639.83 : 7,782.68 = 3,122.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,639.83/7,782.68 = 3,122.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,639.83x = 7,782.68 × 3,122.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,639.83x = 24,297,612.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,297,612.59/5,639.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,308.22

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