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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,558.62, 7,671.09 and 3,462.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,558.62, 7,671.09 and 3,462.34 is: 4,778.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,558.62 : 7,671.09 = 3,462.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,558.62/7,671.09 = 3,462.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,558.62x = 7,671.09 × 3,462.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,558.62x = 26,559,921.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,559,921.75/5,558.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,778.15

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