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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,549.10, 7,657.77 and 3,031.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,549.10, 7,657.77 and 3,031.23 is: 4,183.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,549.10 : 7,657.77 = 3,031.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,549.10/7,657.77 = 3,031.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,549.10x = 7,657.77 × 3,031.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,549.10x = 23,212,462.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,212,462.16/5,549.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,183.10

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