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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,606.61, 7,737.18 and 3,088.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,606.61, 7,737.18 and 3,088.77 is: 4,262.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,606.61 : 7,737.18 = 3,088.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,606.61/7,737.18 = 3,088.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,606.61x = 7,737.18 × 3,088.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,606.61x = 23,898,369.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,898,369.47/5,606.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,262.53

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