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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,670.68, 8,487.82 and 3,031.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,670.68, 8,487.82 and 3,031.59 is: 4,537.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,670.68 : 8,487.82 = 3,031.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,670.68/8,487.82 = 3,031.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,670.68x = 8,487.82 × 3,031.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,670.68x = 25,731,576.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,731,576.59/5,670.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,537.65

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