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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,577.16, 7,696.18 and 3,093

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,577.16, 7,696.18 and 3,093 is: 4,268.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,577.16 : 7,696.18 = 3,093 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,577.16/7,696.18 = 3,093/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,577.16x = 7,696.18 × 3,093
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,577.16x = 23,804,284.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,804,284.74/5,577.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,268.17

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