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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,577.27, 7,696.86 and 3,059.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,577.27, 7,696.86 and 3,059.47 is: 4,222.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,577.27 : 7,696.86 = 3,059.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,577.27/7,696.86 = 3,059.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,577.27x = 7,696.86 × 3,059.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,577.27x = 23,548,312.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,548,312.26/5,577.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,222.19

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