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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,600.83, 7,729.76 and 3,083.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,600.83, 7,729.76 and 3,083.14 is: 4,255.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,600.83 : 7,729.76 = 3,083.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,600.83/7,729.76 = 3,083.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,600.83x = 7,729.76 × 3,083.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,600.83x = 23,831,932.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,831,932.25/5,600.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,255.07

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