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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,549.33, 7,658.04 and 3,031.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,549.33, 7,658.04 and 3,031.41 is: 4,183.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,549.33 : 7,658.04 = 3,031.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,549.33/7,658.04 = 3,031.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,549.33x = 7,658.04 × 3,031.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,549.33x = 23,214,659.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,214,659.04/5,549.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,183.33

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