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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,599.39, 7,726.95 and 3,081.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,599.39, 7,726.95 and 3,081.35 is: 4,252.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,599.39 : 7,726.95 = 3,081.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,599.39/7,726.95 = 3,081.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,599.39x = 7,726.95 × 3,081.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,599.39x = 23,809,437.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,809,437.38/5,599.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,252.15

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