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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,552.64, 7,662.41 and 3,034.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,552.64, 7,662.41 and 3,034.64 is: 4,187.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,552.64 : 7,662.41 = 3,034.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,552.64/7,662.41 = 3,034.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,552.64x = 7,662.41 × 3,034.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,552.64x = 23,252,602.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,252,602.40/5,552.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,187.67

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