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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,495.87, 7,584.67 and 3,105.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,495.87, 7,584.67 and 3,105.01 is: 4,285.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,495.87 : 7,584.67 = 3,105.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,495.87/7,584.67 = 3,105.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,495.87x = 7,584.67 × 3,105.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,495.87x = 23,550,458.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,550,458.95/5,495.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,285.12

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