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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,504.61, 7,596.33 and 2,986.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,504.61, 7,596.33 and 2,986.74 is: 4,121.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,504.61 : 7,596.33 = 2,986.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,504.61/7,596.33 = 2,986.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,504.61x = 7,596.33 × 2,986.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,504.61x = 22,688,262.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,688,262.66/5,504.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,121.68

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