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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,774.53, 7,968.82 and 3,121.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,774.53, 7,968.82 and 3,121.91 is: 4,308.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,774.53 : 7,968.82 = 3,121.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,774.53/7,968.82 = 3,121.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,774.53x = 7,968.82 × 3,121.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,774.53x = 24,877,938.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,877,938.85/5,774.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,308.22

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