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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,567.49, 7,679.44 and 3,580.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,567.49, 7,679.44 and 3,580.56 is: 4,938.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,567.49 : 7,679.44 = 3,580.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,567.49/7,679.44 = 3,580.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,567.49x = 7,679.44 × 3,580.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,567.49x = 27,496,648.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,496,648.34/5,567.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,938.79

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