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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,509.76, 7,603.47 and 2,991.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,509.76, 7,603.47 and 2,991.87 is: 4,128.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,509.76 : 7,603.47 = 2,991.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,509.76/7,603.47 = 2,991.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,509.76x = 7,603.47 × 2,991.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,509.76x = 22,748,593.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,748,593.79/5,509.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,128.78

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