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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,590.39, 7,714.92 and 3,072.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,590.39, 7,714.92 and 3,072.59 is: 4,240.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,590.39 : 7,714.92 = 3,072.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,590.39/7,714.92 = 3,072.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,590.39x = 7,714.92 × 3,072.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,590.39x = 23,704,735.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,704,735.95/5,590.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,240.27

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