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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,562.02, 7,675.59 and 3,044.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,562.02, 7,675.59 and 3,044.13 is: 4,200.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,562.02 : 7,675.59 = 3,044.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,562.02/7,675.59 = 3,044.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,562.02x = 7,675.59 × 3,044.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,562.02x = 23,365,478.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,365,478.57/5,562.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,200.90

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