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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,553.41, 7,663.65 and 3,035.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,553.41, 7,663.65 and 3,035.48 is: 4,188.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,553.41 : 7,663.65 = 3,035.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,553.41/7,663.65 = 3,035.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,553.41x = 7,663.65 × 3,035.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,553.41x = 23,262,856.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,262,856.30/5,553.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,188.93

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