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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,631.91, 8,441.38 and 3,029.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,631.91, 8,441.38 and 3,029.38 is: 4,540.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,631.91 : 8,441.38 = 3,029.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,631.91/8,441.38 = 3,029.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,631.91x = 8,441.38 × 3,029.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,631.91x = 25,572,147.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,572,147.74/5,631.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,540.58

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