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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,592.71, 7,716.97 and 3,468.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,592.71, 7,716.97 and 3,468.76 is: 4,786.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,592.71 : 7,716.97 = 3,468.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,592.71/7,716.97 = 3,468.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,592.71x = 7,716.97 × 3,468.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,592.71x = 26,768,301.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,768,301.90/5,592.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,786.28

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