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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,592.65, 7,713.83 and 3,469.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,592.65, 7,713.83 and 3,469.41 is: 4,785.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,592.65 : 7,713.83 = 3,469.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,592.65/7,713.83 = 3,469.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,592.65x = 7,713.83 × 3,469.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,592.65x = 26,762,447.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,762,447.61/5,592.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,785.29

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