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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,581.54, 7,702.38 and 3,063.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,581.54, 7,702.38 and 3,063.64 is: 4,227.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,581.54 : 7,702.38 = 3,063.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,581.54/7,702.38 = 3,063.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,581.54x = 7,702.38 × 3,063.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,581.54x = 23,597,319.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,597,319.46/5,581.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,227.74

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