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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,615.63, 7,749.63 and 3,097.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,615.63, 7,749.63 and 3,097.84 is: 4,275.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,615.63 : 7,749.63 = 3,097.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,615.63/7,749.63 = 3,097.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,615.63x = 7,749.63 × 3,097.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,615.63x = 24,007,113.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,007,113.80/5,615.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,275.05

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