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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,587.93, 7,711.35 and 3,070.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,587.93, 7,711.35 and 3,070.23 is: 4,236.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,587.93 : 7,711.35 = 3,070.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,587.93/7,711.35 = 3,070.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,587.93x = 7,711.35 × 3,070.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,587.93x = 23,675,635.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,675,635.22/5,587.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,236.92

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