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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,591.76, 7,716.96 and 3,234.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,591.76, 7,716.96 and 3,234.72 is: 4,464.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,591.76 : 7,716.96 = 3,234.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,591.76/7,716.96 = 3,234.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,591.76x = 7,716.96 × 3,234.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,591.76x = 24,962,204.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,962,204.85/5,591.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,464.11

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