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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,601.26, 7,729.62 and 3,083.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,601.26, 7,729.62 and 3,083.24 is: 4,254.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,601.26 : 7,729.62 = 3,083.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,601.26/7,729.62 = 3,083.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,601.26x = 7,729.62 × 3,083.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,601.26x = 23,832,273.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,832,273.57/5,601.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,254.81

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