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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,601.39, 7,730.09 and 3,049.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,601.39, 7,730.09 and 3,049.31 is: 4,208.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,601.39 : 7,730.09 = 3,049.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,601.39/7,730.09 = 3,049.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,601.39x = 7,730.09 × 3,049.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,601.39x = 23,571,465.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,571,465.03/5,601.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,208.15

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