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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,599.74, 7,726.92 and 3,361.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,599.74, 7,726.92 and 3,361.20 is: 4,638.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,599.74 : 7,726.92 = 3,361.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,599.74/7,726.92 = 3,361.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,599.74x = 7,726.92 × 3,361.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,599.74x = 25,971,723.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,971,723.50/5,599.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,638.02

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