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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,560.64, 7,673.60 and 3,042.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,560.64, 7,673.60 and 3,042.88 is: 4,199.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,560.64 : 7,673.60 = 3,042.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,560.64/7,673.60 = 3,042.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,560.64x = 7,673.60 × 3,042.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,560.64x = 23,349,843.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,349,843.97/5,560.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,199.13

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