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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,570.46, 7,686.18 and 3,180.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,570.46, 7,686.18 and 3,180.42 is: 4,388.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,570.46 : 7,686.18 = 3,180.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,570.46/7,686.18 = 3,180.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,570.46x = 7,686.18 × 3,180.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,570.46x = 24,445,280.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,445,280.60/5,570.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,388.38

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