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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,614.29, 7,747.95 and 3,096.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,614.29, 7,747.95 and 3,096.69 is: 4,273.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,614.29 : 7,747.95 = 3,096.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,614.29/7,747.95 = 3,096.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,614.29x = 7,747.95 × 3,096.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,614.29x = 23,992,999.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,992,999.29/5,614.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,273.56

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