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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,611.87, 7,744.25 and 3,093.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,611.87, 7,744.25 and 3,093.93 is: 4,269.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,611.87 : 7,744.25 = 3,093.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,611.87/7,744.25 = 3,093.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,611.87x = 7,744.25 × 3,093.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,611.87x = 23,960,175.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,960,175.14/5,611.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,269.55

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