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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,575.87, 7,694.77 and 3,057.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,575.87, 7,694.77 and 3,057.97 is: 4,220.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,575.87 : 7,694.77 = 3,057.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,575.87/7,694.77 = 3,057.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,575.87x = 7,694.77 × 3,057.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,575.87x = 23,530,375.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,530,375.82/5,575.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,220.04

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