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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,553.88, 7,664.34 and 3,069.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,553.88, 7,664.34 and 3,069.88 is: 4,236.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,553.88 : 7,664.34 = 3,069.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,553.88/7,664.34 = 3,069.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,553.88x = 7,664.34 × 3,069.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,553.88x = 23,528,604.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,528,604.08/5,553.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,236.43

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