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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,605.92, 7,736.37 and 3,088.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,605.92, 7,736.37 and 3,088.14 is: 4,261.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,605.92 : 7,736.37 = 3,088.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,605.92/7,736.37 = 3,088.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,605.92x = 7,736.37 × 3,088.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,605.92x = 23,890,993.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,890,993.65/5,605.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,261.74

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