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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,503.56, 7,594.94 and 2,985.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,503.56, 7,594.94 and 2,985.68 is: 4,120.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,503.56 : 7,594.94 = 2,985.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,503.56/7,594.94 = 2,985.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,503.56x = 7,594.94 × 2,985.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,503.56x = 22,676,060.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,676,060.46/5,503.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,120.25

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