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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,592.70, 7,717.56 and 3,074.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,592.70, 7,717.56 and 3,074.32 is: 4,242.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,592.70 : 7,717.56 = 3,074.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,592.70/7,717.56 = 3,074.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,592.70x = 7,717.56 × 3,074.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,592.70x = 23,726,249.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,726,249.06/5,592.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,242.36

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