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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,566.61, 7,687.09 and 3,580.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,566.61, 7,687.09 and 3,580.62 is: 4,944.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,566.61 : 7,687.09 = 3,580.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,566.61/7,687.09 = 3,580.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,566.61x = 7,687.09 × 3,580.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,566.61x = 27,524,548.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,524,548.20/5,566.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,944.58

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