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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,599.85, 7,728.95 and 3,361.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,599.85, 7,728.95 and 3,361.82 is: 4,640.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,599.85 : 7,728.95 = 3,361.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,599.85/7,728.95 = 3,361.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,599.85x = 7,728.95 × 3,361.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,599.85x = 25,983,308.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,983,308.45/5,599.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,640.00

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