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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,551.39, 7,660.88 and 3,033.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,551.39, 7,660.88 and 3,033.47 is: 4,186.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,551.39 : 7,660.88 = 3,033.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,551.39/7,660.88 = 3,033.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,551.39x = 7,660.88 × 3,033.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,551.39x = 23,238,996.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,238,996.18/5,551.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,186.16

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