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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,497.03, 8,247.83 and 3,031.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,497.03, 8,247.83 and 3,031.65 is: 4,548.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,497.03 : 8,247.83 = 3,031.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,497.03/8,247.83 = 3,031.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,497.03x = 8,247.83 × 3,031.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,497.03x = 25,004,533.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,004,533.82/5,497.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,548.74

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