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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,504.31, 7,595.96 and 2,986.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,504.31, 7,595.96 and 2,986.43 is: 4,121.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,504.31 : 7,595.96 = 2,986.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,504.31/7,595.96 = 2,986.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,504.31x = 7,595.96 × 2,986.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,504.31x = 22,684,749.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,684,749.91/5,504.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,121.27

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