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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,572.53, 7,690.47 and 3,214.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,572.53, 7,690.47 and 3,214.83 is: 4,436.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,572.53 : 7,690.47 = 3,214.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,572.53/7,690.47 = 3,214.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,572.53x = 7,690.47 × 3,214.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,572.53x = 24,723,553.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,723,553.67/5,572.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,436.68

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