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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,569.52, 7,685.94 and 3,211.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,569.52, 7,685.94 and 3,211.64 is: 4,432.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,569.52 : 7,685.94 = 3,211.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,569.52/7,685.94 = 3,211.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,569.52x = 7,685.94 × 3,211.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,569.52x = 24,684,472.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,684,472.34/5,569.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,432.06

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