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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,547.41, 7,655.36 and 3,029.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,547.41, 7,655.36 and 3,029.51 is: 4,180.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,547.41 : 7,655.36 = 3,029.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,547.41/7,655.36 = 3,029.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,547.41x = 7,655.36 × 3,029.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,547.41x = 23,191,989.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,191,989.67/5,547.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,180.69

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