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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,791.55, 7,992.49 and 3,522.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,791.55, 7,992.49 and 3,522.11 is: 4,860.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,791.55 : 7,992.49 = 3,522.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,791.55/7,992.49 = 3,522.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,791.55x = 7,992.49 × 3,522.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,791.55x = 28,150,380.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,150,380.19/5,791.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,860.60

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