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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,594.76, 7,721.46 and 3,498.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,594.76, 7,721.46 and 3,498.48 is: 4,828.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,594.76 : 7,721.46 = 3,498.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,594.76/7,721.46 = 3,498.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,594.76x = 7,721.46 × 3,498.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,594.76x = 27,013,373.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,013,373.38/5,594.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,828.33

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