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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,607.96, 7,739.02 and 3,090.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,607.96, 7,739.02 and 3,090.36 is: 4,264.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,607.96 : 7,739.02 = 3,090.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,607.96/7,739.02 = 3,090.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,607.96x = 7,739.02 × 3,090.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,607.96x = 23,916,357.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,916,357.85/5,607.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,264.72

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