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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,535.63, 7,639.04 and 3,017.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,535.63, 7,639.04 and 3,017.64 is: 4,164.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,535.63 : 7,639.04 = 3,017.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,535.63/7,639.04 = 3,017.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,535.63x = 7,639.04 × 3,017.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,535.63x = 23,051,880.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,051,880.21/5,535.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,164.27

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