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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,550.89, 7,660.25 and 3,033.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,550.89, 7,660.25 and 3,033.06 is: 4,185.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,550.89 : 7,660.25 = 3,033.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,550.89/7,660.25 = 3,033.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,550.89x = 7,660.25 × 3,033.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,550.89x = 23,233,999.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,233,999.66/5,550.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,185.63

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