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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,502.28, 7,593.14 and 2,984.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,502.28, 7,593.14 and 2,984.24 is: 4,118.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,502.28 : 7,593.14 = 2,984.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,502.28/7,593.14 = 2,984.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,502.28x = 7,593.14 × 2,984.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,502.28x = 22,659,752.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,659,752.11/5,502.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,118.25

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