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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,554.03, 7,664.54 and 3,036.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,554.03, 7,664.54 and 3,036.14 is: 4,189.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,554.03 : 7,664.54 = 3,036.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,554.03/7,664.54 = 3,036.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,554.03x = 7,664.54 × 3,036.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,554.03x = 23,270,562.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,270,562.97/5,554.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,189.86

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