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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,617.53, 7,752.24 and 3,099.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,617.53, 7,752.24 and 3,099.73 is: 4,277.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,617.53 : 7,752.24 = 3,099.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,617.53/7,752.24 = 3,099.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,617.53x = 7,752.24 × 3,099.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,617.53x = 24,029,850.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,029,850.90/5,617.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,277.65

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