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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,552.23, 7,666.49 and 3,430.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,552.23, 7,666.49 and 3,430.84 is: 4,737.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,552.23 : 7,666.49 = 3,430.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,552.23/7,666.49 = 3,430.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,552.23x = 7,666.49 × 3,430.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,552.23x = 26,302,500.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,302,500.55/5,552.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,737.29

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