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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,612.74, 7,745.64 and 3,094.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,612.74, 7,745.64 and 3,094.94 is: 4,271.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,612.74 : 7,745.64 = 3,094.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,612.74/7,745.64 = 3,094.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,612.74x = 7,745.64 × 3,094.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,612.74x = 23,972,291.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,972,291.06/5,612.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,271.05

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