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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,497.97, 7,590.69 and 3,612.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,497.97, 7,590.69 and 3,612.89 is: 4,988.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,497.97 : 7,590.69 = 3,612.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,497.97/7,590.69 = 3,612.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,497.97x = 7,590.69 × 3,612.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,497.97x = 27,424,290.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,424,290.04/5,497.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,988.08

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