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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,475.70, 7,557.03 and 3,352.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,475.70, 7,557.03 and 3,352.63 is: 4,626.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,475.70 : 7,557.03 = 3,352.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,475.70/7,557.03 = 3,352.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,475.70x = 7,557.03 × 3,352.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,475.70x = 25,335,925.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,335,925.49/5,475.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,626.97

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