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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,573.53, 7,691.53 and 3,215.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,573.53, 7,691.53 and 3,215.72 is: 4,437.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,573.53 : 7,691.53 = 3,215.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,573.53/7,691.53 = 3,215.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,573.53x = 7,691.53 × 3,215.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,573.53x = 24,733,806.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,733,806.85/5,573.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,437.73

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