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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,606.78, 7,737.54 and 3,088.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,606.78, 7,737.54 and 3,088.99 is: 4,262.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,606.78 : 7,737.54 = 3,088.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,606.78/7,737.54 = 3,088.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,606.78x = 7,737.54 × 3,088.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,606.78x = 23,901,145.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,901,145.00/5,606.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,262.90

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