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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,547.48, 7,655.22 and 3,029.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,547.48, 7,655.22 and 3,029.55 is: 4,180.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,547.48 : 7,655.22 = 3,029.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,547.48/7,655.22 = 3,029.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,547.48x = 7,655.22 × 3,029.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,547.48x = 23,191,871.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,191,871.75/5,547.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,180.61

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