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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,520.25, 7,617.95 and 3,036.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,520.25, 7,617.95 and 3,036.25 is: 4,190.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,520.25 : 7,617.95 = 3,036.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,520.25/7,617.95 = 3,036.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,520.25x = 7,617.95 × 3,036.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,520.25x = 23,130,000.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,130,000.69/5,520.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,190.03

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