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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,611.74, 7,744.26 and 3,093.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,611.74, 7,744.26 and 3,093.94 is: 4,269.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,611.74 : 7,744.26 = 3,093.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,611.74/7,744.26 = 3,093.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,611.74x = 7,744.26 × 3,093.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,611.74x = 23,960,290.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,960,290.55/5,611.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,269.67

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