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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,535.13, 7,638.51 and 3,297.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,535.13, 7,638.51 and 3,297.10 is: 4,550.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,535.13 : 7,638.51 = 3,297.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,535.13/7,638.51 = 3,297.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,535.13x = 7,638.51 × 3,297.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,535.13x = 25,184,912.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,184,912.22/5,535.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,550.01

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