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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,529.66, 7,630.93 and 3,045.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,529.66, 7,630.93 and 3,045.66 is: 4,203.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,529.66 : 7,630.93 = 3,045.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,529.66/7,630.93 = 3,045.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,529.66x = 7,630.93 × 3,045.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,529.66x = 23,241,176.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,241,176.32/5,529.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,203.01

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