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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,573.53, 7,691.44 and 3,055.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,573.53, 7,691.44 and 3,055.75 is: 4,216.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,573.53 : 7,691.44 = 3,055.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,573.53/7,691.44 = 3,055.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,573.53x = 7,691.44 × 3,055.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,573.53x = 23,503,117.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,503,117.78/5,573.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,216.92

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