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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,563.23, 7,676.98 and 3,045.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,563.23, 7,676.98 and 3,045.30 is: 4,202.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,563.23 : 7,676.98 = 3,045.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,563.23/7,676.98 = 3,045.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,563.23x = 7,676.98 × 3,045.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,563.23x = 23,378,707.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,378,707.19/5,563.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,202.36

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