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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,564.94, 7,679.83 and 3,047.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,564.94, 7,679.83 and 3,047.23 is: 4,205.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,564.94 : 7,679.83 = 3,047.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,564.94/7,679.83 = 3,047.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,564.94x = 7,679.83 × 3,047.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,564.94x = 23,402,208.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,402,208.37/5,564.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,205.29

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