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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,572.20, 7,690.34 and 3,335.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,572.20, 7,690.34 and 3,335.32 is: 4,603.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,572.20 : 7,690.34 = 3,335.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,572.20/7,690.34 = 3,335.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,572.20x = 7,690.34 × 3,335.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,572.20x = 25,649,744.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,649,744.81/5,572.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,603.16

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