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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,552.91, 7,663.04 and 3,034.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,552.91, 7,663.04 and 3,034.98 is: 4,188.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,552.91 : 7,663.04 = 3,034.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,552.91/7,663.04 = 3,034.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,552.91x = 7,663.04 × 3,034.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,552.91x = 23,257,157.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,257,157.96/5,552.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,188.28

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