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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,581.09, 7,707.09 and 3,595.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,581.09, 7,707.09 and 3,595.09 is: 4,964.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,581.09 : 7,707.09 = 3,595.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,581.09/7,707.09 = 3,595.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,581.09x = 7,707.09 × 3,595.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,581.09x = 27,707,682.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,707,682.19/5,581.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,964.56

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