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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,601.70, 7,730.04 and 3,083.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,601.70, 7,730.04 and 3,083.72 is: 4,255.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,601.70 : 7,730.04 = 3,083.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,601.70/7,730.04 = 3,083.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,601.70x = 7,730.04 × 3,083.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,601.70x = 23,837,240.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,837,240.30/5,601.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,255.36

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