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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,547.22, 7,655.18 and 3,029.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,547.22, 7,655.18 and 3,029.35 is: 4,180.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,547.22 : 7,655.18 = 3,029.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,547.22/7,655.18 = 3,029.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,547.22x = 7,655.18 × 3,029.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,547.22x = 23,190,219.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,190,219.53/5,547.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,180.51

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