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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,483.88, 7,565.19 and 3,594.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,483.88, 7,565.19 and 3,594.96 is: 4,959.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,483.88 : 7,565.19 = 3,594.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,483.88/7,565.19 = 3,594.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,483.88x = 7,565.19 × 3,594.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,483.88x = 27,196,555.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,196,555.44/5,483.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,959.36

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