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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,558.92, 7,671.46 and 3,041.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,558.92, 7,671.46 and 3,041.14 is: 4,196.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,558.92 : 7,671.46 = 3,041.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,558.92/7,671.46 = 3,041.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,558.92x = 7,671.46 × 3,041.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,558.92x = 23,329,987.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,329,987.96/5,558.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,196.85

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