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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,775.09, 7,969.67 and 3,122.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,775.09, 7,969.67 and 3,122.49 is: 4,309.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,775.09 : 7,969.67 = 3,122.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,775.09/7,969.67 = 3,122.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,775.09x = 7,969.67 × 3,122.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,775.09x = 24,885,214.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,885,214.88/5,775.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,309.06

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