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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,570.55, 7,686.63 and 3,213.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,570.55, 7,686.63 and 3,213.45 is: 4,434.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,570.55 : 7,686.63 = 3,213.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,570.55/7,686.63 = 3,213.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,570.55x = 7,686.63 × 3,213.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,570.55x = 24,700,601.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,700,601.17/5,570.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,434.14

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