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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,552.08, 7,661.78 and 3,034.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,552.08, 7,661.78 and 3,034.16 is: 4,187.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,552.08 : 7,661.78 = 3,034.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,552.08/7,661.78 = 3,034.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,552.08x = 7,661.78 × 3,034.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,552.08x = 23,247,066.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,247,066.40/5,552.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,187.09

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