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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,774.71, 7,969.09 and 3,122.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,774.71, 7,969.09 and 3,122.11 is: 4,308.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,774.71 : 7,969.09 = 3,122.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,774.71/7,969.09 = 3,122.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,774.71x = 7,969.09 × 3,122.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,774.71x = 24,880,392.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,880,392.37/5,774.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,308.51

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