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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,206.68, 7,774.65 and 4,098.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,206.68, 7,774.65 and 4,098.60 is: 6,120.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,206.68 : 7,774.65 = 4,098.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,206.68/7,774.65 = 4,098.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,206.68x = 7,774.65 × 4,098.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,206.68x = 31,865,180.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,865,180.49/5,206.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,120.06

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