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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,553, 7,663.62 and 3,069.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,553, 7,663.62 and 3,069.48 is: 4,236.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,553 : 7,663.62 = 3,069.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,553/7,663.62 = 3,069.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,553x = 7,663.62 × 3,069.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,553x = 23,523,328.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,523,328.32/5,553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,236.15

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