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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,495.97, 7,583.67 and 3,105.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,495.97, 7,583.67 and 3,105.54 is: 4,285.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,495.97 : 7,583.67 = 3,105.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,495.97/7,583.67 = 3,105.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,495.97x = 7,583.67 × 3,105.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,495.97x = 23,551,390.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,551,390.53/5,495.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,285.21

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