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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,573.70, 8,360.55 and 4,709.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,573.70, 8,360.55 and 4,709.70 is: 7,064.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,573.70 : 8,360.55 = 4,709.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,573.70/8,360.55 = 4,709.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,573.70x = 8,360.55 × 4,709.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,573.70x = 39,375,682.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,375,682.34/5,573.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,064.55

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