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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,615.79, 7,750.02 and 3,098.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,615.79, 7,750.02 and 3,098.19 is: 4,275.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,615.79 : 7,750.02 = 3,098.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,615.79/7,750.02 = 3,098.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,615.79x = 7,750.02 × 3,098.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,615.79x = 24,011,034.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,011,034.46/5,615.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,275.63

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