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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,534.06, 7,636.97 and 3,016.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,534.06, 7,636.97 and 3,016.18 is: 4,162.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,534.06 : 7,636.97 = 3,016.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,534.06/7,636.97 = 3,016.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,534.06x = 7,636.97 × 3,016.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,534.06x = 23,034,422.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,034,422.91/5,534.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,162.30

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