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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,592.92, 7,718.63 and 3,354.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,592.92, 7,718.63 and 3,354.89 is: 4,629.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,592.92 : 7,718.63 = 3,354.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,592.92/7,718.63 = 3,354.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,592.92x = 7,718.63 × 3,354.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,592.92x = 25,895,099.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,895,099.23/5,592.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,629.98

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