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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,615.91, 7,750.29 and 3,098.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,615.91, 7,750.29 and 3,098.01 is: 4,275.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,615.91 : 7,750.29 = 3,098.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,615.91/7,750.29 = 3,098.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,615.91x = 7,750.29 × 3,098.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,615.91x = 24,010,475.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,010,475.92/5,615.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,275.44

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