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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,565.30, 7,680.47 and 3,207.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,565.30, 7,680.47 and 3,207.59 is: 4,426.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,565.30 : 7,680.47 = 3,207.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,565.30/7,680.47 = 3,207.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,565.30x = 7,680.47 × 3,207.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,565.30x = 24,635,798.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,635,798.77/5,565.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,426.68

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