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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,574.91, 7,693.46 and 3,057.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,574.91, 7,693.46 and 3,057.25 is: 4,219.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,574.91 : 7,693.46 = 3,057.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,574.91/7,693.46 = 3,057.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,574.91x = 7,693.46 × 3,057.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,574.91x = 23,520,830.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,520,830.59/5,574.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,219.05

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