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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,562.73, 7,676.49 and 3,044.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,562.73, 7,676.49 and 3,044.76 is: 4,201.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,562.73 : 7,676.49 = 3,044.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,562.73/7,676.49 = 3,044.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,562.73x = 7,676.49 × 3,044.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,562.73x = 23,373,069.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,373,069.69/5,562.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,201.73

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