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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,564.97, 7,679.66 and 3,047.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,564.97, 7,679.66 and 3,047.24 is: 4,205.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,564.97 : 7,679.66 = 3,047.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,564.97/7,679.66 = 3,047.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,564.97x = 7,679.66 × 3,047.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,564.97x = 23,401,727.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,401,727.90/5,564.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,205.18

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