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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,577.79, 7,697.43 and 3,060.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,577.79, 7,697.43 and 3,060.13 is: 4,223.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,577.79 : 7,697.43 = 3,060.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,577.79/7,697.43 = 3,060.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,577.79x = 7,697.43 × 3,060.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,577.79x = 23,555,136.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,555,136.47/5,577.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,223.02

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