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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,533.04, 7,635.77 and 3,015.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,533.04, 7,635.77 and 3,015.23 is: 4,161.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,533.04 : 7,635.77 = 3,015.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,533.04/7,635.77 = 3,015.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,533.04x = 7,635.77 × 3,015.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,533.04x = 23,023,602.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,023,602.78/5,533.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,161.11

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