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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,520.91, 7,618.46 and 3,002.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,520.91, 7,618.46 and 3,002.97 is: 4,143.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,520.91 : 7,618.46 = 3,002.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,520.91/7,618.46 = 3,002.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,520.91x = 7,618.46 × 3,002.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,520.91x = 22,878,020.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,878,020.38/5,520.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,143.89

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