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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,530.93, 7,632.83 and 3,013.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,530.93, 7,632.83 and 3,013.15 is: 4,158.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,530.93 : 7,632.83 = 3,013.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,530.93/7,632.83 = 3,013.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,530.93x = 7,632.83 × 3,013.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,530.93x = 22,998,861.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,998,861.71/5,530.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,158.23

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