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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,598.91, 7,724.28 and 3,610.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,598.91, 7,724.28 and 3,610.63 is: 4,981.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,598.91 : 7,724.28 = 3,610.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,598.91/7,724.28 = 3,610.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,598.91x = 7,724.28 × 3,610.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,598.91x = 27,889,517.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,889,517.10/5,598.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,981.24

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