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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,504.15, 7,595.74 and 2,986.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,504.15, 7,595.74 and 2,986.14 is: 4,120.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,504.15 : 7,595.74 = 2,986.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,504.15/7,595.74 = 2,986.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,504.15x = 7,595.74 × 2,986.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,504.15x = 22,681,943.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,681,943.04/5,504.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,120.88

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