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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,601.45, 7,729.97 and 3,083.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,601.45, 7,729.97 and 3,083.43 is: 4,255.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,601.45 : 7,729.97 = 3,083.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,601.45/7,729.97 = 3,083.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,601.45x = 7,729.97 × 3,083.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,601.45x = 23,834,805.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,834,805.98/5,601.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,255.11

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