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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,539.98, 7,644.74 and 3,021.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,539.98, 7,644.74 and 3,021.95 is: 4,170.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,539.98 : 7,644.74 = 3,021.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,539.98/7,644.74 = 3,021.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,539.98x = 7,644.74 × 3,021.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,539.98x = 23,102,022.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,102,022.04/5,539.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,170.06

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