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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,477.21, 7,558.53 and 2,993.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,477.21, 7,558.53 and 2,993.21 is: 4,130.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,477.21 : 7,558.53 = 2,993.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,477.21/7,558.53 = 2,993.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,477.21x = 7,558.53 × 2,993.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,477.21x = 22,624,229.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,624,229.79/5,477.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,130.62

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