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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,560.41, 7,673.03 and 3,042.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,560.41, 7,673.03 and 3,042.01 is: 4,197.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,560.41 : 7,673.03 = 3,042.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,560.41/7,673.03 = 3,042.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,560.41x = 7,673.03 × 3,042.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,560.41x = 23,341,461.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,341,461.36/5,560.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,197.80

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