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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,586.94, 7,709.97 and 3,102.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,586.94, 7,709.97 and 3,102.94 is: 4,282.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,586.94 : 7,709.97 = 3,102.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,586.94/7,709.97 = 3,102.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,586.94x = 7,709.97 × 3,102.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,586.94x = 23,923,574.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,923,574.31/5,586.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,282.05

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