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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,561.43, 7,674.59 and 3,322.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,561.43, 7,674.59 and 3,322.79 is: 4,585.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,561.43 : 7,674.59 = 3,322.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,561.43/7,674.59 = 3,322.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,561.43x = 7,674.59 × 3,322.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,561.43x = 25,500,995.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,500,995.92/5,561.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,585.33

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