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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,570.16, 7,687.49 and 3,212.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,570.16, 7,687.49 and 3,212.25 is: 4,433.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,570.16 : 7,687.49 = 3,212.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,570.16/7,687.49 = 3,212.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,570.16x = 7,687.49 × 3,212.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,570.16x = 24,694,123.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,694,123.69/5,570.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,433.29

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