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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,571.63, 7,688.58 and 3,334.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,571.63, 7,688.58 and 3,334.74 is: 4,601.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,571.63 : 7,688.58 = 3,334.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,571.63/7,688.58 = 3,334.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,571.63x = 7,688.58 × 3,334.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,571.63x = 25,639,415.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,639,415.27/5,571.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,601.78

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