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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,611.83, 7,743.96 and 3,093.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,611.83, 7,743.96 and 3,093.80 is: 4,269.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,611.83 : 7,743.96 = 3,093.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,611.83/7,743.96 = 3,093.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,611.83x = 7,743.96 × 3,093.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,611.83x = 23,958,282.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,958,282.81/5,611.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,269.25

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