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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,571.35, 7,688.48 and 3,053.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,571.35, 7,688.48 and 3,053.45 is: 4,213.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,571.35 : 7,688.48 = 3,053.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,571.35/7,688.48 = 3,053.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,571.35x = 7,688.48 × 3,053.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,571.35x = 23,476,335.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,476,335.55/5,571.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,213.76

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