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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,477.25, 7,558.80 and 2,993.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,477.25, 7,558.80 and 2,993.25 is: 4,130.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,477.25 : 7,558.80 = 2,993.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,477.25/7,558.80 = 2,993.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,477.25x = 7,558.80 × 2,993.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,477.25x = 22,625,378.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,625,378.10/5,477.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,130.79

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