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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,503.91, 8,241.77 and 3,035.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,503.91, 8,241.77 and 3,035.99 is: 4,546.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,503.91 : 8,241.77 = 3,035.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,503.91/8,241.77 = 3,035.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,503.91x = 8,241.77 × 3,035.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,503.91x = 25,021,928.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,021,928.59/5,503.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,546.21

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