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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,611.18, 7,743.42 and 3,093.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,611.18, 7,743.42 and 3,093.27 is: 4,268.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,611.18 : 7,743.42 = 3,093.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,611.18/7,743.42 = 3,093.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,611.18x = 7,743.42 × 3,093.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,611.18x = 23,952,473.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,952,473.32/5,611.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,268.71

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