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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,504.91, 8,243.27 and 3,036.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,504.91, 8,243.27 and 3,036.99 is: 4,547.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,504.91 : 8,243.27 = 3,036.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,504.91/8,243.27 = 3,036.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,504.91x = 8,243.27 × 3,036.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,504.91x = 25,034,728.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,034,728.56/5,504.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,547.71

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