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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,599.08, 7,726.83 and 3,081.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,599.08, 7,726.83 and 3,081.27 is: 4,252.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,599.08 : 7,726.83 = 3,081.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,599.08/7,726.83 = 3,081.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,599.08x = 7,726.83 × 3,081.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,599.08x = 23,808,449.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,808,449.47/5,599.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,252.21

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