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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,452.59, 7,527.68 and 3,592.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,452.59, 7,527.68 and 3,592.83 is: 4,960.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,452.59 : 7,527.68 = 3,592.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,452.59/7,527.68 = 3,592.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,452.59x = 7,527.68 × 3,592.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,452.59x = 27,045,656.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,045,656.57/5,452.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,960.15

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