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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,560.61, 7,673.76 and 3,322.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,560.61, 7,673.76 and 3,322.49 is: 4,585.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,560.61 : 7,673.76 = 3,322.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,560.61/7,673.76 = 3,322.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,560.61x = 7,673.76 × 3,322.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,560.61x = 25,495,935.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,495,935.88/5,560.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,585.10

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