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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,572.49, 7,689.30 and 3,333.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,572.49, 7,689.30 and 3,333.92 is: 4,600.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,572.49 : 7,689.30 = 3,333.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,572.49/7,689.30 = 3,333.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,572.49x = 7,689.30 × 3,333.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,572.49x = 25,635,511.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,635,511.06/5,572.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,600.37

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