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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,557.23, 7,668.95 and 3,039.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,557.23, 7,668.95 and 3,039.30 is: 4,194.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,557.23 : 7,668.95 = 3,039.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,557.23/7,668.95 = 3,039.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,557.23x = 7,668.95 × 3,039.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,557.23x = 23,308,224.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,308,224.54/5,557.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,194.22

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