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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,587.13, 7,710.23 and 3,069.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,587.13, 7,710.23 and 3,069.24 is: 4,235.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,587.13 : 7,710.23 = 3,069.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,587.13/7,710.23 = 3,069.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,587.13x = 7,710.23 × 3,069.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,587.13x = 23,664,492.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,664,492.43/5,587.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,235.54

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