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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,495.78, 7,584.15 and 3,011.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,495.78, 7,584.15 and 3,011.78 is: 4,156.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,495.78 : 7,584.15 = 3,011.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,495.78/7,584.15 = 3,011.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,495.78x = 7,584.15 × 3,011.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,495.78x = 22,841,791.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,841,791.29/5,495.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,156.24

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