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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,617.71, 7,752.81 and 3,099.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,617.71, 7,752.81 and 3,099.83 is: 4,277.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,617.71 : 7,752.81 = 3,099.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,617.71/7,752.81 = 3,099.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,617.71x = 7,752.81 × 3,099.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,617.71x = 24,032,354.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,032,354.26/5,617.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,277.96

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