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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,567.84, 7,683.56 and 3,049.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,567.84, 7,683.56 and 3,049.94 is: 4,208.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,567.84 : 7,683.56 = 3,049.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,567.84/7,683.56 = 3,049.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,567.84x = 7,683.56 × 3,049.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,567.84x = 23,434,396.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,434,396.99/5,567.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,208.88

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