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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,513.04, 7,608.32 and 3,029.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,513.04, 7,608.32 and 3,029.04 is: 4,180.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,513.04 : 7,608.32 = 3,029.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,513.04/7,608.32 = 3,029.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,513.04x = 7,608.32 × 3,029.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,513.04x = 23,045,905.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,045,905.61/5,513.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,180.25

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