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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,606.91, 7,737.28 and 3,088.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,606.91, 7,737.28 and 3,088.90 is: 4,262.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,606.91 : 7,737.28 = 3,088.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,606.91/7,737.28 = 3,088.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,606.91x = 7,737.28 × 3,088.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,606.91x = 23,899,697.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,899,697.72/5,606.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,262.54

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