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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,580.62, 7,701.43 and 3,062.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,580.62, 7,701.43 and 3,062.93 is: 4,226.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,580.62 : 7,701.43 = 3,062.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,580.62/7,701.43 = 3,062.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,580.62x = 7,701.43 × 3,062.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,580.62x = 23,588,940.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,588,940.99/5,580.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,226.94

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