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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,535.41, 7,638.05 and 3,297.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,535.41, 7,638.05 and 3,297.23 is: 4,549.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,535.41 : 7,638.05 = 3,297.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,535.41/7,638.05 = 3,297.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,535.41x = 7,638.05 × 3,297.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,535.41x = 25,184,352.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,184,352.93/5,535.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,549.69

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