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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,503.13, 7,594.33 and 3,145.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,503.13, 7,594.33 and 3,145.26 is: 4,340.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,503.13 : 7,594.33 = 3,145.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,503.13/7,594.33 = 3,145.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,503.13x = 7,594.33 × 3,145.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,503.13x = 23,886,142.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,886,142.38/5,503.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,340.46

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