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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,552.93, 7,663.34 and 3,195.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,552.93, 7,663.34 and 3,195.43 is: 4,409.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,552.93 : 7,663.34 = 3,195.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,552.93/7,663.34 = 3,195.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,552.93x = 7,663.34 × 3,195.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,552.93x = 24,487,666.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,487,666.54/5,552.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,409.86

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