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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,615.02, 7,748.78 and 3,097.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,615.02, 7,748.78 and 3,097.23 is: 4,274.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,615.02 : 7,748.78 = 3,097.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,615.02/7,748.78 = 3,097.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,615.02x = 7,748.78 × 3,097.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,615.02x = 23,999,753.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,999,753.88/5,615.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,274.21

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