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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,572.59, 7,689.95 and 3,333.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,572.59, 7,689.95 and 3,333.13 is: 4,599.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,572.59 : 7,689.95 = 3,333.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,572.59/7,689.95 = 3,333.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,572.59x = 7,689.95 × 3,333.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,572.59x = 25,631,579.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,631,579.65/5,572.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,599.58

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