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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,611.70, 7,744.53 and 3,093.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,611.70, 7,744.53 and 3,093.82 is: 4,269.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,611.70 : 7,744.53 = 3,093.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,611.70/7,744.53 = 3,093.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,611.70x = 7,744.53 × 3,093.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,611.70x = 23,960,162.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,960,162.44/5,611.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,269.68

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