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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,594.80, 7,714.50 and 3,575.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,594.80, 7,714.50 and 3,575.50 is: 4,930.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,594.80 : 7,714.50 = 3,575.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,594.80/7,714.50 = 3,575.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,594.80x = 7,714.50 × 3,575.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,594.80x = 27,583,194.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,583,194.75/5,594.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,930.15

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