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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,499.92, 7,589.68 and 3,141.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,499.92, 7,589.68 and 3,141.60 is: 4,335.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,499.92 : 7,589.68 = 3,141.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,499.92/7,589.68 = 3,141.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,499.92x = 7,589.68 × 3,141.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,499.92x = 23,843,738.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,843,738.69/5,499.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,335.29

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