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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,533.09, 7,635.58 and 3,015.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,533.09, 7,635.58 and 3,015.30 is: 4,161.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,533.09 : 7,635.58 = 3,015.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,533.09/7,635.58 = 3,015.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,533.09x = 7,635.58 × 3,015.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,533.09x = 23,023,585.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,023,585.47/5,533.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,161.07

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