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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,554.35, 7,664.94 and 3,036.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,554.35, 7,664.94 and 3,036.45 is: 4,190.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,554.35 : 7,664.94 = 3,036.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,554.35/7,664.94 = 3,036.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,554.35x = 7,664.94 × 3,036.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,554.35x = 23,274,207.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,274,207.06/5,554.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,190.27

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