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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,507.93, 8,247.83 and 3,040.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,507.93, 8,247.83 and 3,040.00 is: 4,552.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,507.93 : 8,247.83 = 3,040.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,507.93/8,247.83 = 3,040.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,507.93x = 8,247.83 × 3,040.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,507.93x = 25,073,367.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,073,367.38/5,507.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,552.23

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