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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,601.08, 7,729.19 and 3,083.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,601.08, 7,729.19 and 3,083.30 is: 4,254.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,601.08 : 7,729.19 = 3,083.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,601.08/7,729.19 = 3,083.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,601.08x = 7,729.19 × 3,083.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,601.08x = 23,831,357.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,831,357.46/5,601.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,254.78

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