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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,541.69, 7,645.62 and 3,553.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,541.69, 7,645.62 and 3,553.35 is: 4,902.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,541.69 : 7,645.62 = 3,553.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,541.69/7,645.62 = 3,553.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,541.69x = 7,645.62 × 3,553.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,541.69x = 27,167,563.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,167,563.83/5,541.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,902.40

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