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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,570.42, 7,687.13 and 3,052.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,570.42, 7,687.13 and 3,052.67 is: 4,212.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,570.42 : 7,687.13 = 3,052.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,570.42/7,687.13 = 3,052.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,570.42x = 7,687.13 × 3,052.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,570.42x = 23,466,217.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,466,217.44/5,570.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,212.65

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