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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,571.93, 7,686.81 and 3,332.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,571.93, 7,686.81 and 3,332.70 is: 4,597.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,571.93 : 7,686.81 = 3,332.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,571.93/7,686.81 = 3,332.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,571.93x = 7,686.81 × 3,332.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,571.93x = 25,617,831.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,617,831.69/5,571.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,597.66

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