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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,572.55, 7,690.13 and 3,054.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,572.55, 7,690.13 and 3,054.76 is: 4,215.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,572.55 : 7,690.13 = 3,054.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,572.55/7,690.13 = 3,054.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,572.55x = 7,690.13 × 3,054.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,572.55x = 23,491,478.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,491,478.48/5,572.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,215.57

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