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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,567.88, 7,683.79 and 3,049.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,567.88, 7,683.79 and 3,049.99 is: 4,209.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,567.88 : 7,683.79 = 3,049.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,567.88/7,683.79 = 3,049.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,567.88x = 7,683.79 × 3,049.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,567.88x = 23,435,467.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,435,467.41/5,567.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,209.05

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