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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,565.23, 7,679.58 and 3,207.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,565.23, 7,679.58 and 3,207.56 is: 4,426.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,565.23 : 7,679.58 = 3,207.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,565.23/7,679.58 = 3,207.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,565.23x = 7,679.58 × 3,207.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,565.23x = 24,632,713.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,632,713.62/5,565.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,426.18

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