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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,502.43, 7,592.84 and 3,112.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,502.43, 7,592.84 and 3,112.53 is: 4,294.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,502.43 : 7,592.84 = 3,112.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,502.43/7,592.84 = 3,112.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,502.43x = 7,592.84 × 3,112.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,502.43x = 23,632,909.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,632,909.92/5,502.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,294.99

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