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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,571.84, 7,689.66 and 3,334.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,571.84, 7,689.66 and 3,334.34 is: 4,601.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,571.84 : 7,689.66 = 3,334.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,571.84/7,689.66 = 3,334.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,571.84x = 7,689.66 × 3,334.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,571.84x = 25,639,940.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,639,940.92/5,571.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,601.70

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