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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,565.48, 7,679.82 and 3,326.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,565.48, 7,679.82 and 3,326.90 is: 4,590.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,565.48 : 7,679.82 = 3,326.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,565.48/7,679.82 = 3,326.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,565.48x = 7,679.82 × 3,326.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,565.48x = 25,549,993.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,549,993.16/5,565.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,590.80

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