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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,475.89, 7,556.75 and 3,118.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,475.89, 7,556.75 and 3,118.04 is: 4,302.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,475.89 : 7,556.75 = 3,118.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,475.89/7,556.75 = 3,118.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,475.89x = 7,556.75 × 3,118.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,475.89x = 23,562,195.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,562,195.40/5,475.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,302.90

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