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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,552.07, 7,661.91 and 3,034.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,552.07, 7,661.91 and 3,034.11 is: 4,187.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,552.07 : 7,661.91 = 3,034.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,552.07/7,661.91 = 3,034.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,552.07x = 7,661.91 × 3,034.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,552.07x = 23,247,077.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,247,077.75/5,552.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,187.10

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