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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,560.37, 7,670.66 and 3,435.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,560.37, 7,670.66 and 3,435.14 is: 4,738.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,560.37 : 7,670.66 = 3,435.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,560.37/7,670.66 = 3,435.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,560.37x = 7,670.66 × 3,435.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,560.37x = 26,349,790.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,349,790.99/5,560.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,738.86

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