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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,565.21, 7,679.98 and 3,047.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,565.21, 7,679.98 and 3,047.32 is: 4,205.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,565.21 : 7,679.98 = 3,047.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,565.21/7,679.98 = 3,047.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,565.21x = 7,679.98 × 3,047.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,565.21x = 23,403,356.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,403,356.65/5,565.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,205.30

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