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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,529.08, 7,629.98 and 3,045.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,529.08, 7,629.98 and 3,045.08 is: 4,202.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,529.08 : 7,629.98 = 3,045.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,529.08/7,629.98 = 3,045.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,529.08x = 7,629.98 × 3,045.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,529.08x = 23,233,899.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,233,899.50/5,529.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,202.13

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