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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,475.98, 7,556.82 and 3,118.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,475.98, 7,556.82 and 3,118.08 is: 4,302.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,475.98 : 7,556.82 = 3,118.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,475.98/7,556.82 = 3,118.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,475.98x = 7,556.82 × 3,118.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,475.98x = 23,562,769.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,562,769.31/5,475.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,302.93

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