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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,564.92, 7,679.25 and 3,046.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,564.92, 7,679.25 and 3,046.57 is: 4,204.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,564.92 : 7,679.25 = 3,046.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,564.92/7,679.25 = 3,046.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,564.92x = 7,679.25 × 3,046.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,564.92x = 23,395,372.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,395,372.67/5,564.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,204.08

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