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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,612.45, 7,744.66 and 3,093.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,612.45, 7,744.66 and 3,093.92 is: 4,269.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,612.45 : 7,744.66 = 3,093.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,612.45/7,744.66 = 3,093.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,612.45x = 7,744.66 × 3,093.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,612.45x = 23,961,360.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,961,360.66/5,612.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,269.33

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