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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,675.27, 7,831.59 and 3,157.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,675.27, 7,831.59 and 3,157.28 is: 4,356.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,675.27 : 7,831.59 = 3,157.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,675.27/7,831.59 = 3,157.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,675.27x = 7,831.59 × 3,157.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,675.27x = 24,726,500.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,726,500.85/5,675.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,356.89

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