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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,566.79, 7,682.15 and 3,082.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,566.79, 7,682.15 and 3,082.79 is: 4,254.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,566.79 : 7,682.15 = 3,082.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,566.79/7,682.15 = 3,082.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,566.79x = 7,682.15 × 3,082.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,566.79x = 23,682,482.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,682,482.11/5,566.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,254.24

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