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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,570.27, 7,686.96 and 3,052.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,570.27, 7,686.96 and 3,052.53 is: 4,212.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,570.27 : 7,686.96 = 3,052.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,570.27/7,686.96 = 3,052.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,570.27x = 7,686.96 × 3,052.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,570.27x = 23,464,676.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,464,676.01/5,570.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,212.48

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