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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,644.97, 7,790.43 and 3,127.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,644.97, 7,790.43 and 3,127.18 is: 4,315.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,644.97 : 7,790.43 = 3,127.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,644.97/7,790.43 = 3,127.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,644.97x = 7,790.43 × 3,127.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,644.97x = 24,362,088.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,362,088.07/5,644.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,315.72

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