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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,583.74, 7,705.38 and 3,065.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,583.74, 7,705.38 and 3,065.78 is: 4,230.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,583.74 : 7,705.38 = 3,065.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,583.74/7,705.38 = 3,065.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,583.74x = 7,705.38 × 3,065.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,583.74x = 23,622,999.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,622,999.90/5,583.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,230.68

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