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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,615.38, 7,749.30 and 3,097.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,615.38, 7,749.30 and 3,097.59 is: 4,274.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,615.38 : 7,749.30 = 3,097.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,615.38/7,749.30 = 3,097.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,615.38x = 7,749.30 × 3,097.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,615.38x = 24,004,154.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,004,154.20/5,615.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,274.72

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