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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,564.55, 7,679.96 and 3,328.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,564.55, 7,679.96 and 3,328.17 is: 4,593.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,564.55 : 7,679.96 = 3,328.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,564.55/7,679.96 = 3,328.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,564.55x = 7,679.96 × 3,328.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,564.55x = 25,560,195.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,560,195.83/5,564.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,593.40

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