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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,780.03, 7,976.38 and 3,127.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,780.03, 7,976.38 and 3,127.38 is: 4,315.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,780.03 : 7,976.38 = 3,127.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,780.03/7,976.38 = 3,127.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,780.03x = 7,976.38 × 3,127.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,780.03x = 24,945,171.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,945,171.28/5,780.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,315.75

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