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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,586.63, 7,709.54 and 3,102.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,586.63, 7,709.54 and 3,102.63 is: 4,281.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,586.63 : 7,709.54 = 3,102.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,586.63/7,709.54 = 3,102.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,586.63x = 7,709.54 × 3,102.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,586.63x = 23,919,850.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,919,850.09/5,586.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,281.62

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