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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,575.74, 7,694.55 and 3,091.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,575.74, 7,694.55 and 3,091.74 is: 4,266.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,575.74 : 7,694.55 = 3,091.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,575.74/7,694.55 = 3,091.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,575.74x = 7,694.55 × 3,091.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,575.74x = 23,789,548.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,789,548.02/5,575.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,266.62

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