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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,771.59, 7,159.91 and 3,593.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,771.59, 7,159.91 and 3,593.49 is: 5,392.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,771.59 : 7,159.91 = 3,593.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,771.59/7,159.91 = 3,593.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,771.59x = 7,159.91 × 3,593.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,771.59x = 25,729,047.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,729,047.02/4,771.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,392.13

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