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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,570.83, 7,689.23 and 3,182.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,570.83, 7,689.23 and 3,182.09 is: 4,392.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,570.83 : 7,689.23 = 3,182.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,570.83/7,689.23 = 3,182.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,570.83x = 7,689.23 × 3,182.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,570.83x = 24,467,779.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,467,779.47/5,570.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,392.13

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