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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,573.64, 7,691.58 and 3,215.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,573.64, 7,691.58 and 3,215.73 is: 4,437.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,573.64 : 7,691.58 = 3,215.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,573.64/7,691.58 = 3,215.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,573.64x = 7,691.58 × 3,215.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,573.64x = 24,734,044.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,734,044.55/5,573.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,437.68

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