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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,615.95, 7,750.01 and 3,098.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,615.95, 7,750.01 and 3,098.04 is: 4,275.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,615.95 : 7,750.01 = 3,098.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,615.95/7,750.01 = 3,098.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,615.95x = 7,750.01 × 3,098.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,615.95x = 24,009,840.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,009,840.98/5,615.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,275.29

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