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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,611.78, 7,744.19 and 3,093.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,611.78, 7,744.19 and 3,093.83 is: 4,269.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,611.78 : 7,744.19 = 3,093.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,611.78/7,744.19 = 3,093.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,611.78x = 7,744.19 × 3,093.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,611.78x = 23,959,168.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,959,168.63/5,611.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,269.45

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