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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,577.21, 7,696.55 and 3,059.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,577.21, 7,696.55 and 3,059.53 is: 4,222.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,577.21 : 7,696.55 = 3,059.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,577.21/7,696.55 = 3,059.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,577.21x = 7,696.55 × 3,059.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,577.21x = 23,547,814.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,547,814.03/5,577.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,222.15

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