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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,590.62, 7,714.68 and 3,352.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,590.62, 7,714.68 and 3,352.68 is: 4,626.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,590.62 : 7,714.68 = 3,352.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,590.62/7,714.68 = 3,352.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,590.62x = 7,714.68 × 3,352.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,590.62x = 25,864,853.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,864,853.34/5,590.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,626.47

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