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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,509.72, 7,603.49 and 2,991.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,509.72, 7,603.49 and 2,991.84 is: 4,128.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,509.72 : 7,603.49 = 2,991.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,509.72/7,603.49 = 2,991.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,509.72x = 7,603.49 × 2,991.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,509.72x = 22,748,387.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,748,387.66/5,509.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,128.77

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