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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,499.76, 7,587.91 and 3,373.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,499.76, 7,587.91 and 3,373.10 is: 4,653.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,499.76 : 7,587.91 = 3,373.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,499.76/7,587.91 = 3,373.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,499.76x = 7,587.91 × 3,373.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,499.76x = 25,594,762.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,594,762.36/5,499.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,653.80

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