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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,547.83, 7,655.97 and 3,029.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,547.83, 7,655.97 and 3,029.91 is: 4,181.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,547.83 : 7,655.97 = 3,029.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,547.83/7,655.97 = 3,029.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,547.83x = 7,655.97 × 3,029.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,547.83x = 23,196,900.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,196,900.06/5,547.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,181.26

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