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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,570.80, 7,687.52 and 3,052.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,570.80, 7,687.52 and 3,052.89 is: 4,212.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,570.80 : 7,687.52 = 3,052.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,570.80/7,687.52 = 3,052.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,570.80x = 7,687.52 × 3,052.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,570.80x = 23,469,152.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,469,152.93/5,570.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,212.89

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