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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,606.59, 7,737.11 and 3,088.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,606.59, 7,737.11 and 3,088.63 is: 4,262.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,606.59 : 7,737.11 = 3,088.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,606.59/7,737.11 = 3,088.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,606.59x = 7,737.11 × 3,088.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,606.59x = 23,897,070.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,897,070.06/5,606.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,262.32

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