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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,535.94, 7,637.96 and 3,296.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,535.94, 7,637.96 and 3,296.70 is: 4,548.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,535.94 : 7,637.96 = 3,296.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,535.94/7,637.96 = 3,296.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,535.94x = 7,637.96 × 3,296.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,535.94x = 25,180,062.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,180,062.73/5,535.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,548.47

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