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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,520.93, 7,618.80 and 3,003.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,520.93, 7,618.80 and 3,003.09 is: 4,144.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,520.93 : 7,618.80 = 3,003.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,520.93/7,618.80 = 3,003.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,520.93x = 7,618.80 × 3,003.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,520.93x = 22,879,942.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,879,942.09/5,520.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.22

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