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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,601.15, 7,729.46 and 3,083.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,601.15, 7,729.46 and 3,083.19 is: 4,254.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,601.15 : 7,729.46 = 3,083.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,601.15/7,729.46 = 3,083.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,601.15x = 7,729.46 × 3,083.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,601.15x = 23,831,378.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,831,378.36/5,601.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,254.73

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