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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,533.08, 7,635.50 and 3,049.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,533.08, 7,635.50 and 3,049.08 is: 4,207.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,533.08 : 7,635.50 = 3,049.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,533.08/7,635.50 = 3,049.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,533.08x = 7,635.50 × 3,049.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,533.08x = 23,281,250.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,281,250.34/5,533.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,207.65

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