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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,567.74, 7,683.18 and 3,049.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,567.74, 7,683.18 and 3,049.81 is: 4,208.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,567.74 : 7,683.18 = 3,049.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,567.74/7,683.18 = 3,049.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,567.74x = 7,683.18 × 3,049.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,567.74x = 23,432,239.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,432,239.20/5,567.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,208.57

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