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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,535.41, 7,638.84 and 3,017.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,535.41, 7,638.84 and 3,017.49 is: 4,164.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,535.41 : 7,638.84 = 3,017.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,535.41/7,638.84 = 3,017.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,535.41x = 7,638.84 × 3,017.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,535.41x = 23,050,094.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,050,094.67/5,535.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,164.12

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