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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,592.66, 7,713.96 and 4,747.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,592.66, 7,713.96 and 4,747.54 is: 6,548.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,592.66 : 7,713.96 = 4,747.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,592.66/7,713.96 = 4,747.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,592.66x = 7,713.96 × 4,747.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,592.66x = 36,622,333.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,622,333.66/5,592.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,548.29

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