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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,507.36, 7,597.95 and 3,149

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,507.36, 7,597.95 and 3,149 is: 4,344.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,507.36 : 7,597.95 = 3,149 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,507.36/7,597.95 = 3,149/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,507.36x = 7,597.95 × 3,149
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,507.36x = 23,925,944.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,925,944.55/5,507.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,344.36

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