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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,558.45, 7,670.97 and 3,040.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,558.45, 7,670.97 and 3,040.47 is: 4,196.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,558.45 : 7,670.97 = 3,040.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,558.45/7,670.97 = 3,040.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,558.45x = 7,670.97 × 3,040.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,558.45x = 23,323,354.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,323,354.16/5,558.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,196.02

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