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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,554.41, 7,665.09 and 3,036.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,554.41, 7,665.09 and 3,036.48 is: 4,190.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,554.41 : 7,665.09 = 3,036.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,554.41/7,665.09 = 3,036.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,554.41x = 7,665.09 × 3,036.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,554.41x = 23,274,892.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,274,892.48/5,554.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,190.34

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