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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,569.92, 7,679.88 and 3,580.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,569.92, 7,679.88 and 3,580.56 is: 4,936.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,569.92 : 7,679.88 = 3,580.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,569.92/7,679.88 = 3,580.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,569.92x = 7,679.88 × 3,580.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,569.92x = 27,498,271.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,498,271.13/5,569.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,936.92

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