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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,514.08, 7,609.28 and 3,030.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,514.08, 7,609.28 and 3,030.08 is: 4,181.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,514.08 : 7,609.28 = 3,030.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,514.08/7,609.28 = 3,030.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,514.08x = 7,609.28 × 3,030.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,514.08x = 23,056,727.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,056,727.14/5,514.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,181.43

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