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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,571.99, 7,688.85 and 3,054.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,571.99, 7,688.85 and 3,054.06 is: 4,214.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,571.99 : 7,688.85 = 3,054.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,571.99/7,688.85 = 3,054.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,571.99x = 7,688.85 × 3,054.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,571.99x = 23,482,209.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,482,209.23/5,571.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,214.33

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