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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,504.72, 7,596.50 and 2,986.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,504.72, 7,596.50 and 2,986.79 is: 4,121.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,504.72 : 7,596.50 = 2,986.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,504.72/7,596.50 = 2,986.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,504.72x = 7,596.50 × 2,986.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,504.72x = 22,689,150.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,689,150.24/5,504.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,121.76

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