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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,560.71, 7,673.66 and 3,042.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,560.71, 7,673.66 and 3,042.82 is: 4,199.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,560.71 : 7,673.66 = 3,042.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,560.71/7,673.66 = 3,042.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,560.71x = 7,673.66 × 3,042.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,560.71x = 23,349,566.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,349,566.12/5,560.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,199.03

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