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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,529.94, 7,631.32 and 3,045.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,529.94, 7,631.32 and 3,045.94 is: 4,203.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,529.94 : 7,631.32 = 3,045.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,529.94/7,631.32 = 3,045.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,529.94x = 7,631.32 × 3,045.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,529.94x = 23,244,516.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,244,516.15/5,529.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,203.40

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