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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,592.39, 7,717.02 and 3,234.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,592.39, 7,717.02 and 3,234.69 is: 4,463.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,592.39 : 7,717.02 = 3,234.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,592.39/7,717.02 = 3,234.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,592.39x = 7,717.02 × 3,234.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,592.39x = 24,962,167.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,962,167.42/5,592.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,463.60

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