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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,590.58, 7,714.47 and 3,352.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,590.58, 7,714.47 and 3,352.04 is: 4,625.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,590.58 : 7,714.47 = 3,352.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,590.58/7,714.47 = 3,352.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,590.58x = 7,714.47 × 3,352.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,590.58x = 25,859,212.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,859,212.02/5,590.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,625.50

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