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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,563.03, 7,676.97 and 3,010.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,563.03, 7,676.97 and 3,010.79 is: 4,154.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,563.03 : 7,676.97 = 3,010.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,563.03/7,676.97 = 3,010.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,563.03x = 7,676.97 × 3,010.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,563.03x = 23,113,744.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,113,744.51/5,563.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,154.88

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