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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,533.32, 7,637.82 and 3,295.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,533.32, 7,637.82 and 3,295.89 is: 4,549.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,533.32 : 7,637.82 = 3,295.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,533.32/7,637.82 = 3,295.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,533.32x = 7,637.82 × 3,295.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,533.32x = 25,173,414.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,173,414.56/5,533.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,549.42

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