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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,554.39, 7,664.82 and 3,036.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,554.39, 7,664.82 and 3,036.39 is: 4,190.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,554.39 : 7,664.82 = 3,036.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,554.39/7,664.82 = 3,036.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,554.39x = 7,664.82 × 3,036.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,554.39x = 23,273,382.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,273,382.80/5,554.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,190.09

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