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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,502.65, 7,593.71 and 3,145.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,502.65, 7,593.71 and 3,145.13 is: 4,340.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,502.65 : 7,593.71 = 3,145.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,502.65/7,593.71 = 3,145.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,502.65x = 7,593.71 × 3,145.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,502.65x = 23,883,205.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,883,205.13/5,502.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,340.31

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