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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,088.60, 7,011.72 and 3,598.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,088.60, 7,011.72 and 3,598.20 is: 4,958.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,088.60 : 7,011.72 = 3,598.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,088.60/7,011.72 = 3,598.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,088.60x = 7,011.72 × 3,598.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,088.60x = 25,229,570.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,229,570.90/5,088.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,958.06

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