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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,369.68, 6,555.60 and 3,598.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,369.68, 6,555.60 and 3,598.56 is: 5,398.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,369.68 : 6,555.60 = 3,598.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,369.68/6,555.60 = 3,598.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,369.68x = 6,555.60 × 3,598.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,369.68x = 23,590,719.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,590,719.94/4,369.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,398.73

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