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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,503.64, 7,593.18 and 3,266.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,503.64, 7,593.18 and 3,266.21 is: 4,506.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,503.64 : 7,593.18 = 3,266.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,503.64/7,593.18 = 3,266.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,503.64x = 7,593.18 × 3,266.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,503.64x = 24,800,920.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,800,920.45/5,503.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,506.28

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