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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,592.84, 7,718.26 and 3,075

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,592.84, 7,718.26 and 3,075 is: 4,243.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,592.84 : 7,718.26 = 3,075 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,592.84/7,718.26 = 3,075/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,592.84x = 7,718.26 × 3,075
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,592.84x = 23,733,649.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,733,649.50/5,592.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,243.58

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