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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,592.33, 7,716.87 and 3,234.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,592.33, 7,716.87 and 3,234.42 is: 4,463.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,592.33 : 7,716.87 = 3,234.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,592.33/7,716.87 = 3,234.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,592.33x = 7,716.87 × 3,234.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,592.33x = 24,959,598.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,959,598.67/5,592.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,463.18

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