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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,550.66, 7,660.09 and 3,032.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,550.66, 7,660.09 and 3,032.91 is: 4,185.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,550.66 : 7,660.09 = 3,032.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,550.66/7,660.09 = 3,032.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,550.66x = 7,660.09 × 3,032.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,550.66x = 23,232,350.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,232,350.29/5,550.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,185.51

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