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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,571.73, 7,688.96 and 3,053.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,571.73, 7,688.96 and 3,053.95 is: 4,214.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,571.73 : 7,688.96 = 3,053.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,571.73/7,688.96 = 3,053.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,571.73x = 7,688.96 × 3,053.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,571.73x = 23,481,676.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,481,676.35/5,571.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,214.43

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