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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,600.61, 7,728.89 and 3,082.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,600.61, 7,728.89 and 3,082.77 is: 4,254.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,600.61 : 7,728.89 = 3,082.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,600.61/7,728.89 = 3,082.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,600.61x = 7,728.89 × 3,082.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,600.61x = 23,826,374.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,826,374.81/5,600.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,254.25

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