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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,595.23, 7,720.82 and 3,325.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,595.23, 7,720.82 and 3,325.76 is: 4,589.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,595.23 : 7,720.82 = 3,325.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,595.23/7,720.82 = 3,325.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,595.23x = 7,720.82 × 3,325.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,595.23x = 25,677,580.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,677,580.51/5,595.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,589.19

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