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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,550.63, 7,659.74 and 3,032.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,550.63, 7,659.74 and 3,032.75 is: 4,185.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,550.63 : 7,659.74 = 3,032.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,550.63/7,659.74 = 3,032.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,550.63x = 7,659.74 × 3,032.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,550.63x = 23,230,076.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,230,076.49/5,550.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,185.12

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