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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,567.60, 7,683.36 and 3,049.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,567.60, 7,683.36 and 3,049.76 is: 4,208.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,567.60 : 7,683.36 = 3,049.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,567.60/7,683.36 = 3,049.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,567.60x = 7,683.36 × 3,049.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,567.60x = 23,432,403.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,432,403.99/5,567.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,208.71

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