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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,547.21, 7,655.04 and 3,029.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,547.21, 7,655.04 and 3,029.31 is: 4,180.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,547.21 : 7,655.04 = 3,029.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,547.21/7,655.04 = 3,029.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,547.21x = 7,655.04 × 3,029.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,547.21x = 23,189,489.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,189,489.22/5,547.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,180.39

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