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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,598.26, 7,725.60 and 3,114.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,598.26, 7,725.60 and 3,114.26 is: 4,297.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,598.26 : 7,725.60 = 3,114.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,598.26/7,725.60 = 3,114.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,598.26x = 7,725.60 × 3,114.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,598.26x = 24,059,527.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,059,527.06/5,598.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,297.68

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