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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,519.97, 7,617.56 and 3,035.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,519.97, 7,617.56 and 3,035.97 is: 4,189.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,519.97 : 7,617.56 = 3,035.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,519.97/7,617.56 = 3,035.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,519.97x = 7,617.56 × 3,035.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,519.97x = 23,126,683.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,126,683.63/5,519.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,189.64

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