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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,568.76, 8,348.82 and 3,069.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,568.76, 8,348.82 and 3,069.64 is: 4,602.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,568.76 : 8,348.82 = 3,069.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,568.76/8,348.82 = 3,069.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,568.76x = 8,348.82 × 3,069.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,568.76x = 25,627,871.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,627,871.82/5,568.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,602.08

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