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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,587.91, 7,710.87 and 3,069.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,587.91, 7,710.87 and 3,069.97 is: 4,236.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,587.91 : 7,710.87 = 3,069.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,587.91/7,710.87 = 3,069.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,587.91x = 7,710.87 × 3,069.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,587.91x = 23,672,139.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,672,139.57/5,587.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,236.31

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