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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,534.76, 7,637.98 and 3,050.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,534.76, 7,637.98 and 3,050.76 is: 4,210.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,534.76 : 7,637.98 = 3,050.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,534.76/7,637.98 = 3,050.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,534.76x = 7,637.98 × 3,050.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,534.76x = 23,301,643.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,301,643.86/5,534.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,210.05

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