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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,475.10, 7,553.35 and 3,584.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,475.10, 7,553.35 and 3,584.33 is: 4,944.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,475.10 : 7,553.35 = 3,584.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,475.10/7,553.35 = 3,584.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,475.10x = 7,553.35 × 3,584.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,475.10x = 27,073,708.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,073,708.65/5,475.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,944.88

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