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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,475.39, 7,553.33 and 3,236.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,475.39, 7,553.33 and 3,236.18 is: 4,464.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,475.39 : 7,553.33 = 3,236.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,475.39/7,553.33 = 3,236.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,475.39x = 7,553.33 × 3,236.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,475.39x = 24,443,919.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,443,919.30/5,475.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,464.33

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