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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,580.67, 7,701.23 and 3,062.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,580.67, 7,701.23 and 3,062.81 is: 4,226.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,580.67 : 7,701.23 = 3,062.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,580.67/7,701.23 = 3,062.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,580.67x = 7,701.23 × 3,062.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,580.67x = 23,587,413.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,587,413.94/5,580.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,226.63

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