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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,503.92, 7,595.37 and 3,146.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,503.92, 7,595.37 and 3,146.28 is: 4,341.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,503.92 : 7,595.37 = 3,146.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,503.92/7,595.37 = 3,146.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,503.92x = 7,595.37 × 3,146.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,503.92x = 23,897,160.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,897,160.72/5,503.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,341.84

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