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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,558.97, 7,671.39 and 3,041.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,558.97, 7,671.39 and 3,041.02 is: 4,196.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,558.97 : 7,671.39 = 3,041.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,558.97/7,671.39 = 3,041.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,558.97x = 7,671.39 × 3,041.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,558.97x = 23,328,850.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,328,850.42/5,558.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,196.62

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