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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,598.92, 7,726.82 and 3,114.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,598.92, 7,726.82 and 3,114.92 is: 4,298.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,598.92 : 7,726.82 = 3,114.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,598.92/7,726.82 = 3,114.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,598.92x = 7,726.82 × 3,114.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,598.92x = 24,068,426.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,068,426.15/5,598.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,298.76

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