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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,780.58, 7,977.19 and 3,127.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,780.58, 7,977.19 and 3,127.99 is: 4,316.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,780.58 : 7,977.19 = 3,127.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,780.58/7,977.19 = 3,127.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,780.58x = 7,977.19 × 3,127.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,780.58x = 24,952,570.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,952,570.55/5,780.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,316.62

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