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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,529.68, 7,630.92 and 3,045.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,529.68, 7,630.92 and 3,045.68 is: 4,203.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,529.68 : 7,630.92 = 3,045.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,529.68/7,630.92 = 3,045.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,529.68x = 7,630.92 × 3,045.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,529.68x = 23,241,340.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,241,340.43/5,529.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,203.02

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