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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,660.69, 8,488.46 and 3,027.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,660.69, 8,488.46 and 3,027.78 is: 4,540.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,660.69 : 8,488.46 = 3,027.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,660.69/8,488.46 = 3,027.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,660.69x = 8,488.46 × 3,027.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,660.69x = 25,701,196.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,701,196.99/5,660.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,540.30

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