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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,540.93, 7,646.49 and 3,023.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,540.93, 7,646.49 and 3,023.04 is: 4,171.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,540.93 : 7,646.49 = 3,023.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,540.93/7,646.49 = 3,023.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,540.93x = 7,646.49 × 3,023.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,540.93x = 23,115,645.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,115,645.13/5,540.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,171.80

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