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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,553.22, 7,663.55 and 3,035.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,553.22, 7,663.55 and 3,035.26 is: 4,188.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,553.22 : 7,663.55 = 3,035.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,553.22/7,663.55 = 3,035.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,553.22x = 7,663.55 × 3,035.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,553.22x = 23,260,866.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,260,866.77/5,553.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,188.72

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