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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,570.02, 7,686.40 and 3,330.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,570.02, 7,686.40 and 3,330.57 is: 4,596.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,570.02 : 7,686.40 = 3,330.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,570.02/7,686.40 = 3,330.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,570.02x = 7,686.40 × 3,330.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,570.02x = 25,600,076.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,600,076.60/5,570.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,596.05

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