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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,604.97, 7,734.55 and 3,086.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,604.97, 7,734.55 and 3,086.59 is: 4,259.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,604.97 : 7,734.55 = 3,086.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,604.97/7,734.55 = 3,086.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,604.97x = 7,734.55 × 3,086.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,604.97x = 23,873,346.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,873,346.01/5,604.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,259.32

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