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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,572.87, 7,691.76 and 3,335.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,572.87, 7,691.76 and 3,335.24 is: 4,603.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,572.87 : 7,691.76 = 3,335.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,572.87/7,691.76 = 3,335.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,572.87x = 7,691.76 × 3,335.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,572.87x = 25,653,884.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,653,884.85/5,572.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,603.35

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