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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,570.61, 7,688.10 and 3,332.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,570.61, 7,688.10 and 3,332.46 is: 4,599.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,570.61 : 7,688.10 = 3,332.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,570.61/7,688.10 = 3,332.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,570.61x = 7,688.10 × 3,332.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,570.61x = 25,620,285.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,620,285.73/5,570.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,599.19

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