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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,502.54, 7,593.51 and 2,984.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,502.54, 7,593.51 and 2,984.65 is: 4,118.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,502.54 : 7,593.51 = 2,984.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,502.54/7,593.51 = 2,984.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,502.54x = 7,593.51 × 2,984.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,502.54x = 22,663,950.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,663,950.64/5,502.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,118.82

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