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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,592.64, 7,717.92 and 3,603.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,592.64, 7,717.92 and 3,603.28 is: 4,972.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,592.64 : 7,717.92 = 3,603.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,592.64/7,717.92 = 3,603.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,592.64x = 7,717.92 × 3,603.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,592.64x = 27,809,826.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,809,826.78/5,592.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,972.58

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