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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,607.83, 7,736.95 and 3,619.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,607.83, 7,736.95 and 3,619.71 is: 4,994.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,607.83 : 7,736.95 = 3,619.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,607.83/7,736.95 = 3,619.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,607.83x = 7,736.95 × 3,619.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,607.83x = 28,005,519.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,005,519.81/5,607.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,994.00

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