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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,497.92, 7,587.09 and 3,013.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,497.92, 7,587.09 and 3,013.92 is: 4,159.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,497.92 : 7,587.09 = 3,013.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,497.92/7,587.09 = 3,013.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,497.92x = 7,587.09 × 3,013.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,497.92x = 22,866,882.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,866,882.29/5,497.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,159.19

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