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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,520.38, 7,618.24 and 3,036.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,520.38, 7,618.24 and 3,036.38 is: 4,190.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,520.38 : 7,618.24 = 3,036.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,520.38/7,618.24 = 3,036.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,520.38x = 7,618.24 × 3,036.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,520.38x = 23,131,825.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,131,825.89/5,520.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,190.26

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