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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,567.33, 7,682.93 and 3,015.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,567.33, 7,682.93 and 3,015.11 is: 4,160.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,567.33 : 7,682.93 = 3,015.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,567.33/7,682.93 = 3,015.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,567.33x = 7,682.93 × 3,015.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,567.33x = 23,164,894.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,164,894.51/5,567.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,160.86

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