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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,615.51, 7,749.47 and 3,097.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,615.51, 7,749.47 and 3,097.73 is: 4,274.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,615.51 : 7,749.47 = 3,097.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,615.51/7,749.47 = 3,097.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,615.51x = 7,749.47 × 3,097.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,615.51x = 24,005,769.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,005,769.59/5,615.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,274.90

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