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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,553.53, 7,664.40 and 3,036.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,553.53, 7,664.40 and 3,036.02 is: 4,190.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,553.53 : 7,664.40 = 3,036.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,553.53/7,664.40 = 3,036.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,553.53x = 7,664.40 × 3,036.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,553.53x = 23,269,271.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,269,271.69/5,553.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,190.00

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