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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,477.94, 7,559.85 and 2,993.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,477.94, 7,559.85 and 2,993.94 is: 4,131.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,477.94 : 7,559.85 = 2,993.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,477.94/7,559.85 = 2,993.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,477.94x = 7,559.85 × 2,993.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,477.94x = 22,633,737.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,633,737.31/5,477.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,131.80

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