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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,504.51, 7,595.96 and 2,986.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,504.51, 7,595.96 and 2,986.56 is: 4,121.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,504.51 : 7,595.96 = 2,986.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,504.51/7,595.96 = 2,986.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,504.51x = 7,595.96 × 2,986.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,504.51x = 22,685,771.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,685,771.54/5,504.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,121.30

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