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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,560.63, 7,673.70 and 3,042.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,560.63, 7,673.70 and 3,042.77 is: 4,199.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,560.63 : 7,673.70 = 3,042.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,560.63/7,673.70 = 3,042.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,560.63x = 7,673.70 × 3,042.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,560.63x = 23,349,251.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,349,251.52/5,560.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,199.03

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