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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,560.38, 7,673.34 and 3,076.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,560.38, 7,673.34 and 3,076.38 is: 4,245.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,560.38 : 7,673.34 = 3,076.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,560.38/7,673.34 = 3,076.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,560.38x = 7,673.34 × 3,076.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,560.38x = 23,606,109.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,606,109.71/5,560.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,245.41

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