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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,566.74, 7,682.46 and 3,209.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,566.74, 7,682.46 and 3,209.04 is: 4,428.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,566.74 : 7,682.46 = 3,209.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,566.74/7,682.46 = 3,209.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,566.74x = 7,682.46 × 3,209.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,566.74x = 24,653,321.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,653,321.44/5,566.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,428.68

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