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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,552.94, 7,662.92 and 3,035.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,552.94, 7,662.92 and 3,035.05 is: 4,188.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,552.94 : 7,662.92 = 3,035.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,552.94/7,662.92 = 3,035.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,552.94x = 7,662.92 × 3,035.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,552.94x = 23,257,345.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,257,345.35/5,552.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,188.29

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