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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,502.94, 7,594.56 and 3,145.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,502.94, 7,594.56 and 3,145.23 is: 4,340.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,502.94 : 7,594.56 = 3,145.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,502.94/7,594.56 = 3,145.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,502.94x = 7,594.56 × 3,145.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,502.94x = 23,886,637.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,886,637.95/5,502.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,340.71

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