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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,592.36, 7,718.46 and 3,605.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,592.36, 7,718.46 and 3,605.40 is: 4,976.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,592.36 : 7,718.46 = 3,605.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,592.36/7,718.46 = 3,605.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,592.36x = 7,718.46 × 3,605.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,592.36x = 27,828,135.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,828,135.68/5,592.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,976.10

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