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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,774.87, 7,969.29 and 3,122.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,774.87, 7,969.29 and 3,122.27 is: 4,308.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,774.87 : 7,969.29 = 3,122.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,774.87/7,969.29 = 3,122.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,774.87x = 7,969.29 × 3,122.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,774.87x = 24,882,253.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,882,253.42/5,774.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,308.71

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