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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,611.87, 7,744.44 and 3,094.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,611.87, 7,744.44 and 3,094.08 is: 4,269.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,611.87 : 7,744.44 = 3,094.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,611.87/7,744.44 = 3,094.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,611.87x = 7,744.44 × 3,094.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,611.87x = 23,961,909.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,961,909.18/5,611.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,269.86

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