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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,473.68, 7,553.52 and 2,989.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,473.68, 7,553.52 and 2,989.68 is: 4,125.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,473.68 : 7,553.52 = 2,989.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,473.68/7,553.52 = 2,989.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,473.68x = 7,553.52 × 2,989.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,473.68x = 22,582,607.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,582,607.67/5,473.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,125.67

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