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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,575.62, 7,692.84 and 3,335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,575.62, 7,692.84 and 3,335.52 is: 4,602.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,575.62 : 7,692.84 = 3,335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,575.62/7,692.84 = 3,335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,575.62x = 7,692.84 × 3,335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,575.62x = 25,659,621.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,659,621.68/5,575.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,602.11

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