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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,503.57, 7,594.93 and 3,145.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,503.57, 7,594.93 and 3,145.76 is: 4,341.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,503.57 : 7,594.93 = 3,145.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,503.57/7,594.93 = 3,145.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,503.57x = 7,594.93 × 3,145.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,503.57x = 23,891,829.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,891,829.52/5,503.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,341.15

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