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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,563.14, 7,674.95 and 3,573.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,563.14, 7,674.95 and 3,573.42 is: 4,929.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,563.14 : 7,674.95 = 3,573.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,563.14/7,674.95 = 3,573.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,563.14x = 7,674.95 × 3,573.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,563.14x = 27,425,819.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,425,819.83/5,563.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,929.92

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