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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,592.81, 7,714.89 and 3,467.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,592.81, 7,714.89 and 3,467.37 is: 4,782.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,592.81 : 7,714.89 = 3,467.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,592.81/7,714.89 = 3,467.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,592.81x = 7,714.89 × 3,467.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,592.81x = 26,750,378.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,750,378.14/5,592.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,782.99

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