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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,598.76, 7,722.66 and 3,499.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,598.76, 7,722.66 and 3,499.24 is: 4,826.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,598.76 : 7,722.66 = 3,499.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,598.76/7,722.66 = 3,499.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,598.76x = 7,722.66 × 3,499.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,598.76x = 27,023,440.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,023,440.78/5,598.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,826.68

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