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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,475.02, 7,554.33 and 3,235.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,475.02, 7,554.33 and 3,235.37 is: 4,464.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,475.02 : 7,554.33 = 3,235.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,475.02/7,554.33 = 3,235.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,475.02x = 7,554.33 × 3,235.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,475.02x = 24,441,014.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,441,014.88/5,475.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,464.10

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