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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,504.59, 7,596.36 and 2,986.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,504.59, 7,596.36 and 2,986.73 is: 4,121.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,504.59 : 7,596.36 = 2,986.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,504.59/7,596.36 = 2,986.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,504.59x = 7,596.36 × 2,986.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,504.59x = 22,688,276.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,688,276.30/5,504.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,121.70

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