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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,603.08, 7,731.94 and 3,085.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,603.08, 7,731.94 and 3,085.09 is: 4,257.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,603.08 : 7,731.94 = 3,085.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,603.08/7,731.94 = 3,085.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,603.08x = 7,731.94 × 3,085.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,603.08x = 23,853,703.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,853,703.73/5,603.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,257.25

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