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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,520.88, 7,619.16 and 3,036.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,520.88, 7,619.16 and 3,036.88 is: 4,191.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,520.88 : 7,619.16 = 3,036.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,520.88/7,619.16 = 3,036.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,520.88x = 7,619.16 × 3,036.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,520.88x = 23,138,474.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,138,474.62/5,520.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,191.08

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