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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,550.35, 7,659.65 and 3,032.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,550.35, 7,659.65 and 3,032.69 is: 4,185.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,550.35 : 7,659.65 = 3,032.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,550.35/7,659.65 = 3,032.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,550.35x = 7,659.65 × 3,032.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,550.35x = 23,229,370.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,229,370.69/5,550.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,185.21

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