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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,644.69, 7,789.50 and 3,126.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,644.69, 7,789.50 and 3,126.70 is: 4,314.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,644.69 : 7,789.50 = 3,126.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,644.69/7,789.50 = 3,126.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,644.69x = 7,789.50 × 3,126.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,644.69x = 24,355,429.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,355,429.65/5,644.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,314.75

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