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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,554.46, 7,665.28 and 3,036.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,554.46, 7,665.28 and 3,036.51 is: 4,190.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,554.46 : 7,665.28 = 3,036.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,554.46/7,665.28 = 3,036.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,554.46x = 7,665.28 × 3,036.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,554.46x = 23,275,691.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,275,691.78/5,554.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,190.45

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