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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,570.49, 8,342.47 and 3,225.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,570.49, 8,342.47 and 3,225.55 is: 4,830.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,570.49 : 8,342.47 = 3,225.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,570.49/8,342.47 = 3,225.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,570.49x = 8,342.47 × 3,225.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,570.49x = 26,909,054.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,909,054.11/5,570.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,830.64

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