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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,504.83, 7,596.80 and 3,147.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,504.83, 7,596.80 and 3,147.19 is: 4,343.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,504.83 : 7,596.80 = 3,147.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,504.83/7,596.80 = 3,147.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,504.83x = 7,596.80 × 3,147.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,504.83x = 23,908,572.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,908,572.99/5,504.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,343.20

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