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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,548.92, 7,657.58 and 3,031.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,548.92, 7,657.58 and 3,031.11 is: 4,182.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,548.92 : 7,657.58 = 3,031.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,548.92/7,657.58 = 3,031.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,548.92x = 7,657.58 × 3,031.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,548.92x = 23,210,952.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,210,952.16/5,548.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,182.97

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