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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,610.06, 7,741.53 and 3,091.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,610.06, 7,741.53 and 3,091.68 is: 4,266.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,610.06 : 7,741.53 = 3,091.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,610.06/7,741.53 = 3,091.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,610.06x = 7,741.53 × 3,091.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,610.06x = 23,934,333.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,934,333.47/5,610.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,266.32

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