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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,493.74, 8,243.51 and 2,996.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,493.74, 8,243.51 and 2,996.73 is: 4,496.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,493.74 : 8,243.51 = 2,996.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,493.74/8,243.51 = 2,996.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,493.74x = 8,243.51 × 2,996.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,493.74x = 24,703,573.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,703,573.72/5,493.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,496.68

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