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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,535.17, 7,638.66 and 3,017.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,535.17, 7,638.66 and 3,017.42 is: 4,164.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,535.17 : 7,638.66 = 3,017.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,535.17/7,638.66 = 3,017.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,535.17x = 7,638.66 × 3,017.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,535.17x = 23,049,045.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,049,045.46/5,535.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,164.11

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