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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,495.66, 8,245.77 and 3,030.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,495.66, 8,245.77 and 3,030.27 is: 4,546.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,495.66 : 8,245.77 = 3,030.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,495.66/8,245.77 = 3,030.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,495.66x = 8,245.77 × 3,030.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,495.66x = 24,986,909.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,986,909.46/5,495.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,546.66

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