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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,533.32, 7,636.89 and 3,175.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,533.32, 7,636.89 and 3,175.02 is: 4,382.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,533.32 : 7,636.89 = 3,175.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,533.32/7,636.89 = 3,175.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,533.32x = 7,636.89 × 3,175.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,533.32x = 24,247,278.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,247,278.49/5,533.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,382.05

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