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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,569.23, 7,686.78 and 3,472.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,569.23, 7,686.78 and 3,472.95 is: 4,793.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,569.23 : 7,686.78 = 3,472.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,569.23/7,686.78 = 3,472.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,569.23x = 7,686.78 × 3,472.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,569.23x = 26,695,802.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,695,802.60/5,569.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,793.45

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