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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,529.82, 7,631.35 and 3,011.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,529.82, 7,631.35 and 3,011.81 is: 4,156.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,529.82 : 7,631.35 = 3,011.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,529.82/7,631.35 = 3,011.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,529.82x = 7,631.35 × 3,011.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,529.82x = 22,984,176.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,984,176.24/5,529.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,156.41

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