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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,533.44, 7,636.96 and 3,644.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,533.44, 7,636.96 and 3,644.72 is: 5,030.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,533.44 : 7,636.96 = 3,644.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,533.44/7,636.96 = 3,644.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,533.44x = 7,636.96 × 3,644.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,533.44x = 27,834,604.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,834,604.50/5,533.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,030.25

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