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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,475.51, 7,553.49 and 3,236.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,475.51, 7,553.49 and 3,236.31 is: 4,464.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,475.51 : 7,553.49 = 3,236.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,475.51/7,553.49 = 3,236.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,475.51x = 7,553.49 × 3,236.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,475.51x = 24,445,435.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,445,435.22/5,475.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,464.50

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