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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,586.76, 7,709.63 and 3,068.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,586.76, 7,709.63 and 3,068.86 is: 4,234.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,586.76 : 7,709.63 = 3,068.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,586.76/7,709.63 = 3,068.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,586.76x = 7,709.63 × 3,068.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,586.76x = 23,659,793.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,659,793.90/5,586.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,234.98

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