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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,611.58, 7,744.04 and 3,093.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,611.58, 7,744.04 and 3,093.79 is: 4,269.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,611.58 : 7,744.04 = 3,093.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,611.58/7,744.04 = 3,093.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,611.58x = 7,744.04 × 3,093.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,611.58x = 23,958,433.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,958,433.51/5,611.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,269.46

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