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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,502.19, 8,239.20 and 3,034.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,502.19, 8,239.20 and 3,034.27 is: 4,543.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,502.19 : 8,239.20 = 3,034.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,502.19/8,239.20 = 3,034.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,502.19x = 8,239.20 × 3,034.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,502.19x = 24,999,957.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,999,957.38/5,502.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,543.64

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