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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,771.84, 7,965.17 and 3,119.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,771.84, 7,965.17 and 3,119.24 is: 4,304.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,771.84 : 7,965.17 = 3,119.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,771.84/7,965.17 = 3,119.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,771.84x = 7,965.17 × 3,119.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,771.84x = 24,845,248.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,845,248.08/5,771.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,304.57

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