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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,581.48, 7,702.58 and 3,063.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,581.48, 7,702.58 and 3,063.84 is: 4,228.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,581.48 : 7,702.58 = 3,063.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,581.48/7,702.58 = 3,063.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,581.48x = 7,702.58 × 3,063.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,581.48x = 23,599,472.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,599,472.71/5,581.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,228.17

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