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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,560.15, 7,672.93 and 3,042.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,560.15, 7,672.93 and 3,042.23 is: 4,198.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,560.15 : 7,672.93 = 3,042.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,560.15/7,672.93 = 3,042.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,560.15x = 7,672.93 × 3,042.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,560.15x = 23,342,779.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,342,779.47/5,560.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,198.23

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