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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,669.54, 8,486.10 and 3,030.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,669.54, 8,486.10 and 3,030.44 is: 4,535.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,669.54 : 8,486.10 = 3,030.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,669.54/8,486.10 = 3,030.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,669.54x = 8,486.10 × 3,030.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,669.54x = 25,716,574.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,716,574.45/5,669.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,535.92

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