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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,567.22, 7,682.76 and 3,209.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,567.22, 7,682.76 and 3,209.82 is: 4,429.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,567.22 : 7,682.76 = 3,209.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,567.22/7,682.76 = 3,209.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,567.22x = 7,682.76 × 3,209.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,567.22x = 24,660,276.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,660,276.70/5,567.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,429.55

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