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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,569.85, 7,686.38 and 3,052.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,569.85, 7,686.38 and 3,052.12 is: 4,211.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,569.85 : 7,686.38 = 3,052.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,569.85/7,686.38 = 3,052.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,569.85x = 7,686.38 × 3,052.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,569.85x = 23,459,723.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,459,723.32/5,569.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,211.91

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