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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,610.96, 7,743.33 and 3,093.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,610.96, 7,743.33 and 3,093.21 is: 4,268.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,610.96 : 7,743.33 = 3,093.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,610.96/7,743.33 = 3,093.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,610.96x = 7,743.33 × 3,093.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,610.96x = 23,951,745.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,951,745.79/5,610.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,268.74

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