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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,570.46, 7,687.24 and 3,018.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,570.46, 7,687.24 and 3,018.23 is: 4,165.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,570.46 : 7,687.24 = 3,018.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,570.46/7,687.24 = 3,018.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,570.46x = 7,687.24 × 3,018.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,570.46x = 23,201,818.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,201,818.06/5,570.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,165.15

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