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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,570.37, 7,683.82 and 3,300.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,570.37, 7,683.82 and 3,300.91 is: 4,553.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,570.37 : 7,683.82 = 3,300.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,570.37/7,683.82 = 3,300.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,570.37x = 7,683.82 × 3,300.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,570.37x = 25,363,598.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,363,598.28/5,570.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,553.31

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