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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,670.33, 7,822.53 and 3,311.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,670.33, 7,822.53 and 3,311.43 is: 4,568.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,670.33 : 7,822.53 = 3,311.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,670.33/7,822.53 = 3,311.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,670.33x = 7,822.53 × 3,311.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,670.33x = 25,903,760.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,903,760.52/5,670.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,568.30

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