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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,553.46, 7,663.80 and 3,035.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,553.46, 7,663.80 and 3,035.56 is: 4,189.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,553.46 : 7,663.80 = 3,035.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,553.46/7,663.80 = 3,035.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,553.46x = 7,663.80 × 3,035.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,553.46x = 23,263,924.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,263,924.73/5,553.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,189.09

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