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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,570.67, 7,687.58 and 3,053.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,570.67, 7,687.58 and 3,053.02 is: 4,213.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,570.67 : 7,687.58 = 3,053.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,570.67/7,687.58 = 3,053.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,570.67x = 7,687.58 × 3,053.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,570.67x = 23,470,319.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,470,319.56/5,570.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,213.19

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