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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,535.59, 8,302.48 and 3,030.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,535.59, 8,302.48 and 3,030.62 is: 4,545.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,535.59 : 8,302.48 = 3,030.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,535.59/8,302.48 = 3,030.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,535.59x = 8,302.48 × 3,030.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,535.59x = 25,161,659.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,161,659.36/5,535.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,545.44

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