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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,571.60, 7,690.50 and 3,215.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,571.60, 7,690.50 and 3,215.28 is: 4,438.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,571.60 : 7,690.50 = 3,215.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,571.60/7,690.50 = 3,215.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,571.60x = 7,690.50 × 3,215.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,571.60x = 24,727,110.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,727,110.84/5,571.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,438.06

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