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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,552.70, 7,662.91 and 3,034.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,552.70, 7,662.91 and 3,034.76 is: 4,188.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,552.70 : 7,662.91 = 3,034.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,552.70/7,662.91 = 3,034.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,552.70x = 7,662.91 × 3,034.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,552.70x = 23,255,074.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,255,074.15/5,552.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,188.06

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