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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,504.18, 7,595.72 and 2,986.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,504.18, 7,595.72 and 2,986.32 is: 4,121.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,504.18 : 7,595.72 = 2,986.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,504.18/7,595.72 = 2,986.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,504.18x = 7,595.72 × 2,986.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,504.18x = 22,683,249.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,683,249.37/5,504.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,121.10

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