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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,553.38, 7,663.32 and 3,034.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,553.38, 7,663.32 and 3,034.98 is: 4,188.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,553.38 : 7,663.32 = 3,034.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,553.38/7,663.32 = 3,034.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,553.38x = 7,663.32 × 3,034.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,553.38x = 23,258,022.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,258,022.93/5,553.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,188.08

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