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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,643.32, 7,787.44 and 3,125.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,643.32, 7,787.44 and 3,125.28 is: 4,312.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,643.32 : 7,787.44 = 3,125.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,643.32/7,787.44 = 3,125.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,643.32x = 7,787.44 × 3,125.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,643.32x = 24,337,963.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,337,963.59/5,643.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,312.71

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