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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,560.88, 7,669.59 and 3,571.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,560.88, 7,669.59 and 3,571.64 is: 4,926.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,560.88 : 7,669.59 = 3,571.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,560.88/7,669.59 = 3,571.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,560.88x = 7,669.59 × 3,571.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,560.88x = 27,393,014.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,393,014.43/5,560.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,926.02

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