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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,601.97, 7,730.41 and 3,083.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,601.97, 7,730.41 and 3,083.59 is: 4,255.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,601.97 : 7,730.41 = 3,083.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,601.97/7,730.41 = 3,083.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,601.97x = 7,730.41 × 3,083.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,601.97x = 23,837,414.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,837,414.97/5,601.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,255.18

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