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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,533.05, 7,635.57 and 3,015.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,533.05, 7,635.57 and 3,015.15 is: 4,160.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,533.05 : 7,635.57 = 3,015.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,533.05/7,635.57 = 3,015.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,533.05x = 7,635.57 × 3,015.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,533.05x = 23,022,388.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,022,388.89/5,533.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,160.89

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