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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,485.63, 7,570.34 and 3,001.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,485.63, 7,570.34 and 3,001.63 is: 4,142.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,485.63 : 7,570.34 = 3,001.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,485.63/7,570.34 = 3,001.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,485.63x = 7,570.34 × 3,001.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,485.63x = 22,723,359.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,723,359.65/5,485.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,142.34

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