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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,644.79, 7,790.02 and 3,126.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,644.79, 7,790.02 and 3,126.84 is: 4,315.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,644.79 : 7,790.02 = 3,126.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,644.79/7,790.02 = 3,126.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,644.79x = 7,790.02 × 3,126.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,644.79x = 24,358,138.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,358,138.32/5,644.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,315.16

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