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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,268.51, 7,901.55 and 3,635.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,268.51, 7,901.55 and 3,635.55 is: 5,452.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,268.51 : 7,901.55 = 3,635.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,268.51/7,901.55 = 3,635.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,268.51x = 7,901.55 × 3,635.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,268.51x = 28,726,480.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,726,480.10/5,268.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,452.49

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