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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,562.61, 7,675.11 and 3,325.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,562.61, 7,675.11 and 3,325.21 is: 4,588.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,562.61 : 7,675.11 = 3,325.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,562.61/7,675.11 = 3,325.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,562.61x = 7,675.11 × 3,325.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,562.61x = 25,521,352.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,521,352.52/5,562.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,588.02

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