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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,570.73, 7,688.39 and 3,475.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,570.73, 7,688.39 and 3,475.53 is: 4,796.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,570.73 : 7,688.39 = 3,475.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,570.73/7,688.39 = 3,475.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,570.73x = 7,688.39 × 3,475.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,570.73x = 26,721,212.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,721,212.72/5,570.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,796.72

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