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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,565.15, 7,679.61 and 3,047.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,565.15, 7,679.61 and 3,047.13 is: 4,204.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,565.15 : 7,679.61 = 3,047.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,565.15/7,679.61 = 3,047.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,565.15x = 7,679.61 × 3,047.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,565.15x = 23,400,770.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,400,770.02/5,565.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,204.88

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