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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,573.97, 7,693.11 and 3,305.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,573.97, 7,693.11 and 3,305.77 is: 4,562.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,573.97 : 7,693.11 = 3,305.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,573.97/7,693.11 = 3,305.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,573.97x = 7,693.11 × 3,305.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,573.97x = 25,431,633.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,431,633.01/5,573.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.57

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