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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,479.22, 7,562.75 and 3,382.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,479.22, 7,562.75 and 3,382.13 is: 4,668.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,479.22 : 7,562.75 = 3,382.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,479.22/7,562.75 = 3,382.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,479.22x = 7,562.75 × 3,382.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,479.22x = 25,578,148.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,578,148.93/5,479.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,668.21

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