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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,587.41, 7,710.28 and 3,069.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,587.41, 7,710.28 and 3,069.03 is: 4,235.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,587.41 : 7,710.28 = 3,069.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,587.41/7,710.28 = 3,069.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,587.41x = 7,710.28 × 3,069.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,587.41x = 23,663,080.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,663,080.63/5,587.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,235.07

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