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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,552.08, 7,661.90 and 3,034.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,552.08, 7,661.90 and 3,034.24 is: 4,187.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,552.08 : 7,661.90 = 3,034.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,552.08/7,661.90 = 3,034.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,552.08x = 7,661.90 × 3,034.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,552.08x = 23,248,043.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,248,043.46/5,552.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,187.27

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