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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,702.08, 11,554.40 and 3,598.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,702.08, 11,554.40 and 3,598.08 is: 5,397.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,702.08 : 11,554.40 = 3,598.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,702.08/11,554.40 = 3,598.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,702.08x = 11,554.40 × 3,598.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,702.08x = 41,573,655.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,573,655.55/7,702.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,397.72

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