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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,533.68, 7,636.44 and 3,049.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,533.68, 7,636.44 and 3,049.68 is: 4,208.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,533.68 : 7,636.44 = 3,049.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,533.68/7,636.44 = 3,049.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,533.68x = 7,636.44 × 3,049.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,533.68x = 23,288,698.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,288,698.34/5,533.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,208.54

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