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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,547.48, 7,655.40 and 3,029.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,547.48, 7,655.40 and 3,029.67 is: 4,180.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,547.48 : 7,655.40 = 3,029.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,547.48/7,655.40 = 3,029.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,547.48x = 7,655.40 × 3,029.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,547.48x = 23,193,335.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,193,335.72/5,547.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,180.88

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