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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,570.16, 7,686.70 and 3,052.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,570.16, 7,686.70 and 3,052.21 is: 4,211.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,570.16 : 7,686.70 = 3,052.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,570.16/7,686.70 = 3,052.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,570.16x = 7,686.70 × 3,052.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,570.16x = 23,461,434.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,461,434.19/5,570.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,211.99

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