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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,569.99, 7,686.60 and 3,052.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,569.99, 7,686.60 and 3,052.05 is: 4,211.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,569.99 : 7,686.60 = 3,052.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,569.99/7,686.60 = 3,052.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,569.99x = 7,686.60 × 3,052.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,569.99x = 23,459,887.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,459,887.53/5,569.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,211.84

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