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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,615.12, 7,749.88 and 3,377.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,615.12, 7,749.88 and 3,377.30 is: 4,661.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,615.12 : 7,749.88 = 3,377.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,615.12/7,749.88 = 3,377.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,615.12x = 7,749.88 × 3,377.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,615.12x = 26,173,622.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,173,622.53/5,615.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,661.27

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