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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,563.83, 7,677.97 and 3,045.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,563.83, 7,677.97 and 3,045.88 is: 4,203.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,563.83 : 7,677.97 = 3,045.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,563.83/7,677.97 = 3,045.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,563.83x = 7,677.97 × 3,045.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,563.83x = 23,386,175.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,386,175.26/5,563.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,203.25

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