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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,567.08, 7,679.44 and 5,003.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,567.08, 7,679.44 and 5,003.32 is: 6,901.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,567.08 : 7,679.44 = 5,003.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,567.08/7,679.44 = 5,003.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,567.08x = 7,679.44 × 5,003.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,567.08x = 38,422,695.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,422,695.74/5,567.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,901.77

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