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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,560.32, 7,672.96 and 3,041.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,560.32, 7,672.96 and 3,041.94 is: 4,197.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,560.32 : 7,672.96 = 3,041.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,560.32/7,672.96 = 3,041.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,560.32x = 7,672.96 × 3,041.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,560.32x = 23,340,668.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,340,668.73/5,560.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,197.72

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