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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,510.06, 8,250.96 and 3,042.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,510.06, 8,250.96 and 3,042.12 is: 4,555.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,510.06 : 8,250.96 = 3,042.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,510.06/8,250.96 = 3,042.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,510.06x = 8,250.96 × 3,042.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,510.06x = 25,100,410.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,100,410.44/5,510.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,555.38

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