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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,520.94, 7,611.09 and 3,946.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,520.94, 7,611.09 and 3,946.30 is: 5,440.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,520.94 : 7,611.09 = 3,946.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,520.94/7,611.09 = 3,946.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,520.94x = 7,611.09 × 3,946.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,520.94x = 30,035,644.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,035,644.47/5,520.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,440.31

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