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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,570.59, 7,687.38 and 3,052.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,570.59, 7,687.38 and 3,052.69 is: 4,212.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,570.59 : 7,687.38 = 3,052.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,570.59/7,687.38 = 3,052.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,570.59x = 7,687.38 × 3,052.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,570.59x = 23,467,188.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,467,188.05/5,570.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,212.69

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