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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,597.92, 7,723.56 and 3,239.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,597.92, 7,723.56 and 3,239.92 is: 4,470.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,597.92 : 7,723.56 = 3,239.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,597.92/7,723.56 = 3,239.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,597.92x = 7,723.56 × 3,239.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,597.92x = 25,023,716.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,023,716.52/5,597.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,470.18

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