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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,615.82, 7,749.89 and 3,098.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,615.82, 7,749.89 and 3,098.03 is: 4,275.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,615.82 : 7,749.89 = 3,098.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,615.82/7,749.89 = 3,098.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,615.82x = 7,749.89 × 3,098.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,615.82x = 24,009,337.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,009,337.48/5,615.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,275.30

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