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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,567.09, 7,682.50 and 3,049.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,567.09, 7,682.50 and 3,049.19 is: 4,207.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,567.09 : 7,682.50 = 3,049.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,567.09/7,682.50 = 3,049.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,567.09x = 7,682.50 × 3,049.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,567.09x = 23,425,348.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,425,348.52/5,567.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,207.83

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