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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,519.79, 7,615.37 and 3,129.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,519.79, 7,615.37 and 3,129.41 is: 4,317.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,519.79 : 7,615.37 = 3,129.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,519.79/7,615.37 = 3,129.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,519.79x = 7,615.37 × 3,129.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,519.79x = 23,831,641.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,831,641.89/5,519.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,317.49

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