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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,435.33, 7,631.33 and 5,435.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,435.33, 7,631.33 and 5,435.33 is: 7,631.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,435.33 : 7,631.33 = 5,435.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,435.33/7,631.33 = 5,435.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,435.33x = 7,631.33 × 5,435.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,435.33x = 41,478,731.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,478,731.56/5,435.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,631.33

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