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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,592.97, 7,719.74 and 3,236.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,592.97, 7,719.74 and 3,236.48 is: 4,467.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,592.97 : 7,719.74 = 3,236.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,592.97/7,719.74 = 3,236.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,592.97x = 7,719.74 × 3,236.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,592.97x = 24,984,784.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,984,784.12/5,592.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,467.18

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