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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,570.99, 7,687.47 and 3,053.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,570.99, 7,687.47 and 3,053.06 is: 4,212.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,570.99 : 7,687.47 = 3,053.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,570.99/7,687.47 = 3,053.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,570.99x = 7,687.47 × 3,053.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,570.99x = 23,470,268.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,470,268.72/5,570.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,212.95

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