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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,533.48, 7,635.54 and 3,295.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,533.48, 7,635.54 and 3,295.45 is: 4,547.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,533.48 : 7,635.54 = 3,295.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,533.48/7,635.54 = 3,295.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,533.48x = 7,635.54 × 3,295.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,533.48x = 25,162,540.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,162,540.29/5,533.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,547.33

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