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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,561.76, 7,675.34 and 3,043.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,561.76, 7,675.34 and 3,043.97 is: 4,200.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,561.76 : 7,675.34 = 3,043.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,561.76/7,675.34 = 3,043.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,561.76x = 7,675.34 × 3,043.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,561.76x = 23,363,451.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,363,451.10/5,561.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,200.73

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