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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,601.35, 7,729.46 and 3,332.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,601.35, 7,729.46 and 3,332.56 is: 4,598.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,601.35 : 7,729.46 = 3,332.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,601.35/7,729.46 = 3,332.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,601.35x = 7,729.46 × 3,332.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,601.35x = 25,758,889.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,758,889.22/5,601.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,598.69

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