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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,645.91, 7,790.57 and 3,127.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,645.91, 7,790.57 and 3,127.40 is: 4,315.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,645.91 : 7,790.57 = 3,127.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,645.91/7,790.57 = 3,127.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,645.91x = 7,790.57 × 3,127.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,645.91x = 24,364,189.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,364,189.67/5,645.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,315.37

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