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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,611.85, 7,744.22 and 3,093.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,611.85, 7,744.22 and 3,093.95 is: 4,269.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,611.85 : 7,744.22 = 3,093.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,611.85/7,744.22 = 3,093.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,611.85x = 7,744.22 × 3,093.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,611.85x = 23,960,175.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,960,175.28/5,611.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,269.57

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