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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,572.88, 7,690.34 and 3,333.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,572.88, 7,690.34 and 3,333.43 is: 4,599.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,572.88 : 7,690.34 = 3,333.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,572.88/7,690.34 = 3,333.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,572.88x = 7,690.34 × 3,333.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,572.88x = 25,635,210.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,635,210.07/5,572.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,599.99

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