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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,592.92, 7,718.32 and 3,075.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,592.92, 7,718.32 and 3,075.26 is: 4,243.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,592.92 : 7,718.32 = 3,075.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,592.92/7,718.32 = 3,075.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,592.92x = 7,718.32 × 3,075.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,592.92x = 23,735,840.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,735,840.76/5,592.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,243.91

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