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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,612.79, 7,745.24 and 3,094.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,612.79, 7,745.24 and 3,094.95 is: 4,270.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,612.79 : 7,745.24 = 3,094.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,612.79/7,745.24 = 3,094.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,612.79x = 7,745.24 × 3,094.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,612.79x = 23,971,115.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,971,115.06/5,612.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,270.80

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