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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,599.73, 7,726.56 and 3,360.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,599.73, 7,726.56 and 3,360.79 is: 4,637.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,599.73 : 7,726.56 = 3,360.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,599.73/7,726.56 = 3,360.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,599.73x = 7,726.56 × 3,360.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,599.73x = 25,967,370.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,967,370.99/5,599.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,637.25

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