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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,533.03, 7,635.39 and 3,015.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,533.03, 7,635.39 and 3,015.11 is: 4,160.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,533.03 : 7,635.39 = 3,015.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,533.03/7,635.39 = 3,015.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,533.03x = 7,635.39 × 3,015.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,533.03x = 23,021,540.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,021,540.74/5,533.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,160.75

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