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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,503.19, 8,240.70 and 3,035.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,503.19, 8,240.70 and 3,035.27 is: 4,545.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,503.19 : 8,240.70 = 3,035.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,503.19/8,240.70 = 3,035.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,503.19x = 8,240.70 × 3,035.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,503.19x = 25,012,749.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,012,749.49/5,503.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,545.14

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