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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,565.59, 7,679.25 and 3,327.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,565.59, 7,679.25 and 3,327.09 is: 4,590.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,565.59 : 7,679.25 = 3,327.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,565.59/7,679.25 = 3,327.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,565.59x = 7,679.25 × 3,327.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,565.59x = 25,549,555.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,549,555.88/5,565.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,590.63

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