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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,617.38, 7,751.97 and 3,099.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,617.38, 7,751.97 and 3,099.51 is: 4,277.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,617.38 : 7,751.97 = 3,099.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,617.38/7,751.97 = 3,099.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,617.38x = 7,751.97 × 3,099.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,617.38x = 24,027,308.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,027,308.53/5,617.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,277.32

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