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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,557.42, 7,669.24 and 3,039.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,557.42, 7,669.24 and 3,039.48 is: 4,194.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,557.42 : 7,669.24 = 3,039.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,557.42/7,669.24 = 3,039.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,557.42x = 7,669.24 × 3,039.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,557.42x = 23,310,501.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,310,501.60/5,557.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,194.48

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