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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,529.06, 7,630.04 and 3,011.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,529.06, 7,630.04 and 3,011.15 is: 4,155.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,529.06 : 7,630.04 = 3,011.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,529.06/7,630.04 = 3,011.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,529.06x = 7,630.04 × 3,011.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,529.06x = 22,975,141.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,975,141.74/5,529.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,155.34

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