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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,505.33, 7,595.52 and 3,114.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,505.33, 7,595.52 and 3,114.97 is: 4,297.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,505.33 : 7,595.52 = 3,114.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,505.33/7,595.52 = 3,114.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,505.33x = 7,595.52 × 3,114.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,505.33x = 23,659,846.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,659,846.51/5,505.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,297.62

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