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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,644.96, 7,790.10 and 3,127.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,644.96, 7,790.10 and 3,127.12 is: 4,315.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,644.96 : 7,790.10 = 3,127.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,644.96/7,790.10 = 3,127.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,644.96x = 7,790.10 × 3,127.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,644.96x = 24,360,577.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,360,577.51/5,644.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,315.46

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