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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,592.54, 7,713.51 and 5,344.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,592.54, 7,713.51 and 5,344.38 is: 7,371.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,592.54 : 7,713.51 = 5,344.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,592.54/7,713.51 = 5,344.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,592.54x = 7,713.51 × 5,344.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,592.54x = 41,223,928.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,223,928.57/5,592.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,371.24

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