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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,554.08, 8,313.96 and 3,049

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,554.08, 8,313.96 and 3,049 is: 4,564.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,554.08 : 8,313.96 = 3,049 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,554.08/8,313.96 = 3,049/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,554.08x = 8,313.96 × 3,049
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,554.08x = 25,349,264.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,349,264.04/5,554.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,564.08

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