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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,566.49, 7,681.56 and 3,327.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,566.49, 7,681.56 and 3,327.86 is: 4,592.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,566.49 : 7,681.56 = 3,327.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,566.49/7,681.56 = 3,327.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,566.49x = 7,681.56 × 3,327.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,566.49x = 25,563,117.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,563,117.85/5,566.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,592.33

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