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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,503.61, 8,241.32 and 3,035.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,503.61, 8,241.32 and 3,035.69 is: 4,545.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,503.61 : 8,241.32 = 3,035.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,503.61/8,241.32 = 3,035.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,503.61x = 8,241.32 × 3,035.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,503.61x = 25,018,036.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,018,036.33/5,503.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,545.75

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