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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,570.94, 7,687.90 and 3,086.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,570.94, 7,687.90 and 3,086.94 is: 4,259.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,570.94 : 7,687.90 = 3,086.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,570.94/7,687.90 = 3,086.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,570.94x = 7,687.90 × 3,086.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,570.94x = 23,732,086.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,732,086.03/5,570.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,259.98

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