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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,504.09, 7,595.64 and 2,986.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,504.09, 7,595.64 and 2,986.27 is: 4,121.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,504.09 : 7,595.64 = 2,986.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,504.09/7,595.64 = 2,986.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,504.09x = 7,595.64 × 2,986.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,504.09x = 22,682,612.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,682,612.87/5,504.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,121.05

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