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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,533.51, 7,645.95 and 4,423.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,533.51, 7,645.95 and 4,423.61 is: 6,112.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,533.51 : 7,645.95 = 4,423.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,533.51/7,645.95 = 4,423.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,533.51x = 7,645.95 × 4,423.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,533.51x = 33,822,700.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,822,700.88/5,533.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,112.34

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