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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,498.57, 7,588.13 and 3,140.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,498.57, 7,588.13 and 3,140.73 is: 4,334.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,498.57 : 7,588.13 = 3,140.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,498.57/7,588.13 = 3,140.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,498.57x = 7,588.13 × 3,140.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,498.57x = 23,832,251.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,832,251.83/5,498.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,334.26

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