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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,567.58, 7,683.96 and 3,329.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,567.58, 7,683.96 and 3,329.46 is: 4,595.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,567.58 : 7,683.96 = 3,329.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,567.58/7,683.96 = 3,329.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,567.58x = 7,683.96 × 3,329.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,567.58x = 25,583,437.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,583,437.46/5,567.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,595.07

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