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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,595.71, 7,725.24 and 5,028.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,595.71, 7,725.24 and 5,028.30 is: 6,941.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,595.71 : 7,725.24 = 5,028.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,595.71/7,725.24 = 5,028.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,595.71x = 7,725.24 × 5,028.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,595.71x = 38,844,824.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,844,824.29/5,595.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,941.90

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