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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,535.65, 7,623.65 and 5,414.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,535.65, 7,623.65 and 5,414.69 is: 7,457.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,535.65 : 7,623.65 = 5,414.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,535.65/7,623.65 = 5,414.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,535.65x = 7,623.65 × 5,414.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,535.65x = 41,279,674.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,279,674.35/5,535.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,457.06

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