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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,567.74, 7,683.46 and 3,049.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,567.74, 7,683.46 and 3,049.85 is: 4,208.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,567.74 : 7,683.46 = 3,049.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,567.74/7,683.46 = 3,049.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,567.74x = 7,683.46 × 3,049.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,567.74x = 23,433,394.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,433,394.69/5,567.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,208.78

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