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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,507.05, 8,246.46 and 3,039.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,507.05, 8,246.46 and 3,039.11 is: 4,550.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,507.05 : 8,246.46 = 3,039.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,507.05/8,246.46 = 3,039.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,507.05x = 8,246.46 × 3,039.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,507.05x = 25,061,899.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,061,899.05/5,507.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,550.88

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