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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,775.31, 7,969.93 and 3,122.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,775.31, 7,969.93 and 3,122.72 is: 4,309.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,775.31 : 7,969.93 = 3,122.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,775.31/7,969.93 = 3,122.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,775.31x = 7,969.93 × 3,122.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,775.31x = 24,887,819.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,887,819.96/5,775.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,309.35

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