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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,540.95, 7,645.47 and 3,303.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,540.95, 7,645.47 and 3,303.04 is: 4,557.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,540.95 : 7,645.47 = 3,303.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,540.95/7,645.47 = 3,303.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,540.95x = 7,645.47 × 3,303.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,540.95x = 25,253,238.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,253,238.49/5,540.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,557.56

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