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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,503.22, 7,594.97 and 3,144.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,503.22, 7,594.97 and 3,144.91 is: 4,340.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,503.22 : 7,594.97 = 3,144.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,503.22/7,594.97 = 3,144.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,503.22x = 7,594.97 × 3,144.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,503.22x = 23,885,497.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,885,497.10/5,503.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,340.28

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