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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,592.62, 7,716.96 and 3,234.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,592.62, 7,716.96 and 3,234.30 is: 4,462.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,592.62 : 7,716.96 = 3,234.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,592.62/7,716.96 = 3,234.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,592.62x = 7,716.96 × 3,234.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,592.62x = 24,958,995.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,958,995.35/5,592.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,462.85

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