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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,503.32, 7,594.47 and 3,145.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,503.32, 7,594.47 and 3,145.14 is: 4,340.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,503.32 : 7,594.47 = 3,145.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,503.32/7,594.47 = 3,145.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,503.32x = 7,594.47 × 3,145.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,503.32x = 23,885,671.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,885,671.38/5,503.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,340.23

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