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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,570.63, 7,687.32 and 3,052.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,570.63, 7,687.32 and 3,052.85 is: 4,212.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,570.63 : 7,687.32 = 3,052.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,570.63/7,687.32 = 3,052.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,570.63x = 7,687.32 × 3,052.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,570.63x = 23,468,196.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,468,196.43/5,570.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,212.85

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