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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,595.84, 7,717.92 and 3,606.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,595.84, 7,717.92 and 3,606.72 is: 4,974.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,595.84 : 7,717.92 = 3,606.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,595.84/7,717.92 = 3,606.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,595.84x = 7,717.92 × 3,606.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,595.84x = 27,836,376.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,836,376.42/5,595.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,974.48

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