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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,577.41, 7,696.92 and 3,059.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,577.41, 7,696.92 and 3,059.75 is: 4,222.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,577.41 : 7,696.92 = 3,059.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,577.41/7,696.92 = 3,059.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,577.41x = 7,696.92 × 3,059.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,577.41x = 23,550,650.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,550,650.97/5,577.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,222.51

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