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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,600.92, 7,729.37 and 3,083.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,600.92, 7,729.37 and 3,083.01 is: 4,254.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,600.92 : 7,729.37 = 3,083.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,600.92/7,729.37 = 3,083.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,600.92x = 7,729.37 × 3,083.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,600.92x = 23,829,670.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,829,670.94/5,600.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,254.60

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