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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,692.89, 7,855.59 and 3,334.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,692.89, 7,855.59 and 3,334.59 is: 4,601.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,692.89 : 7,855.59 = 3,334.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,692.89/7,855.59 = 3,334.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,692.89x = 7,855.59 × 3,334.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,692.89x = 26,195,171.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,195,171.86/5,692.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,601.38

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