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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,535.42, 7,638.68 and 3,177.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,535.42, 7,638.68 and 3,177.38 is: 4,384.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,535.42 : 7,638.68 = 3,177.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,535.42/7,638.68 = 3,177.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,535.42x = 7,638.68 × 3,177.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,535.42x = 24,270,934.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,270,934.98/5,535.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,384.66

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