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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,552.96, 7,663.11 and 3,035.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,552.96, 7,663.11 and 3,035.07 is: 4,188.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,552.96 : 7,663.11 = 3,035.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,552.96/7,663.11 = 3,035.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,552.96x = 7,663.11 × 3,035.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,552.96x = 23,258,075.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,258,075.27/5,552.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,188.41

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