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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,614.70, 7,747.93 and 3,096.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,614.70, 7,747.93 and 3,096.83 is: 4,273.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,614.70 : 7,747.93 = 3,096.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,614.70/7,747.93 = 3,096.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,614.70x = 7,747.93 × 3,096.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,614.70x = 23,993,967.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,993,967.84/5,614.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,273.42

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