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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,564.81, 7,679.46 and 3,046.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,564.81, 7,679.46 and 3,046.95 is: 4,204.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,564.81 : 7,679.46 = 3,046.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,564.81/7,679.46 = 3,046.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,564.81x = 7,679.46 × 3,046.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,564.81x = 23,398,942.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,398,942.07/5,564.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,204.80

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