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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,495.53, 8,245.58 and 3,030.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,495.53, 8,245.58 and 3,030.15 is: 4,546.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,495.53 : 8,245.58 = 3,030.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,495.53/8,245.58 = 3,030.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,495.53x = 8,245.58 × 3,030.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,495.53x = 24,985,344.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,985,344.24/5,495.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,546.48

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