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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,533.27, 7,635.98 and 3,015.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,533.27, 7,635.98 and 3,015.43 is: 4,161.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,533.27 : 7,635.98 = 3,015.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,533.27/7,635.98 = 3,015.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,533.27x = 7,635.98 × 3,015.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,533.27x = 23,025,763.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,025,763.17/5,533.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,161.33

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