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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,586.92, 7,709.74 and 3,068.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,586.92, 7,709.74 and 3,068.95 is: 4,235.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,586.92 : 7,709.74 = 3,068.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,586.92/7,709.74 = 3,068.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,586.92x = 7,709.74 × 3,068.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,586.92x = 23,660,806.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,660,806.57/5,586.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,235.04

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