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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,649.58, 8,476.80 and 3,180.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,649.58, 8,476.80 and 3,180.70 is: 4,772.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,649.58 : 8,476.80 = 3,180.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,649.58/8,476.80 = 3,180.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,649.58x = 8,476.80 × 3,180.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,649.58x = 26,962,157.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,962,157.76/5,649.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,772.42

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