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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,576.78, 7,695.96 and 3,058.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,576.78, 7,695.96 and 3,058.91 is: 4,221.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,576.78 : 7,695.96 = 3,058.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,576.78/7,695.96 = 3,058.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,576.78x = 7,695.96 × 3,058.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,576.78x = 23,541,210.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,541,210.52/5,576.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,221.29

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