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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,725.53, 8,591.49 and 3,092.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,725.53, 8,591.49 and 3,092.99 is: 4,641.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,725.53 : 8,591.49 = 3,092.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,725.53/8,591.49 = 3,092.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,725.53x = 8,591.49 × 3,092.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,725.53x = 26,573,349.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,573,349.70/5,725.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,641.20

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