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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,611.48, 7,742.99 and 3,188.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,611.48, 7,742.99 and 3,188.70 is: 4,399.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,611.48 : 7,742.99 = 3,188.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,611.48/7,742.99 = 3,188.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,611.48x = 7,742.99 × 3,188.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,611.48x = 24,690,033.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,690,033.50/5,611.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,399.92

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