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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,533.02, 7,635.55 and 3,049.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,533.02, 7,635.55 and 3,049.02 is: 4,207.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,533.02 : 7,635.55 = 3,049.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,533.02/7,635.55 = 3,049.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,533.02x = 7,635.55 × 3,049.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,533.02x = 23,280,944.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,280,944.66/5,533.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,207.64

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