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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,571.92, 7,689.24 and 3,054.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,571.92, 7,689.24 and 3,054.19 is: 4,214.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,571.92 : 7,689.24 = 3,054.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,571.92/7,689.24 = 3,054.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,571.92x = 7,689.24 × 3,054.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,571.92x = 23,484,399.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,484,399.92/5,571.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,214.78

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