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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,529.59, 7,630.67 and 3,011.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,529.59, 7,630.67 and 3,011.66 is: 4,156.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,529.59 : 7,630.67 = 3,011.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,529.59/7,630.67 = 3,011.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,529.59x = 7,630.67 × 3,011.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,529.59x = 22,980,968.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,980,968.55/5,529.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,156.00

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