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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,540.13, 7,645.32 and 3,182.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,540.13, 7,645.32 and 3,182.64 is: 4,392.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,540.13 : 7,645.32 = 3,182.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,540.13/7,645.32 = 3,182.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,540.13x = 7,645.32 × 3,182.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,540.13x = 24,332,301.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,332,301.24/5,540.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,392.01

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