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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,632.91, 8,442.88 and 3,030.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,632.91, 8,442.88 and 3,030.38 is: 4,542.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,632.91 : 8,442.88 = 3,030.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,632.91/8,442.88 = 3,030.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,632.91x = 8,442.88 × 3,030.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,632.91x = 25,585,134.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,585,134.69/5,632.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,542.08

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