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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,599.33, 7,724.48 and 3,610.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,599.33, 7,724.48 and 3,610.52 is: 4,980.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,599.33 : 7,724.48 = 3,610.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,599.33/7,724.48 = 3,610.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,599.33x = 7,724.48 × 3,610.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,599.33x = 27,889,389.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,889,389.53/5,599.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,980.85

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