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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,612.38, 7,745.14 and 3,094.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,612.38, 7,745.14 and 3,094.58 is: 4,270.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,612.38 : 7,745.14 = 3,094.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,612.38/7,745.14 = 3,094.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,612.38x = 7,745.14 × 3,094.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,612.38x = 23,967,955.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,967,955.34/5,612.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,270.55

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