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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,552.65, 7,662.71 and 3,034.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,552.65, 7,662.71 and 3,034.77 is: 4,188.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,552.65 : 7,662.71 = 3,034.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,552.65/7,662.71 = 3,034.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,552.65x = 7,662.71 × 3,034.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,552.65x = 23,254,562.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,254,562.43/5,552.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,188.01

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