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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,595.54, 7,720.64 and 3,605.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,595.54, 7,720.64 and 3,605.82 is: 4,975.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,595.54 : 7,720.64 = 3,605.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,595.54/7,720.64 = 3,605.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,595.54x = 7,720.64 × 3,605.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,595.54x = 27,839,238.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,839,238.12/5,595.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,975.25

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