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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,529.72, 7,630.93 and 3,045.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,529.72, 7,630.93 and 3,045.72 is: 4,203.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,529.72 : 7,630.93 = 3,045.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,529.72/7,630.93 = 3,045.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,529.72x = 7,630.93 × 3,045.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,529.72x = 23,241,676.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,241,676.12/5,529.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,203.05

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