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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,495.37, 7,583.98 and 3,104.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,495.37, 7,583.98 and 3,104.51 is: 4,284.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,495.37 : 7,583.98 = 3,104.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,495.37/7,583.98 = 3,104.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,495.37x = 7,583.98 × 3,104.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,495.37x = 23,544,524.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,544,524.51/5,495.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,284.43

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