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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,569.61, 7,682.37 and 3,582.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,569.61, 7,682.37 and 3,582.68 is: 4,941.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,569.61 : 7,682.37 = 3,582.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,569.61/7,682.37 = 3,582.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,569.61x = 7,682.37 × 3,582.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,569.61x = 27,523,473.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,523,473.35/5,569.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,941.72

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