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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,580.68, 7,701.32 and 3,062.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,580.68, 7,701.32 and 3,062.82 is: 4,226.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,580.68 : 7,701.32 = 3,062.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,580.68/7,701.32 = 3,062.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,580.68x = 7,701.32 × 3,062.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,580.68x = 23,587,756.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,587,756.92/5,580.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,226.68

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