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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,553.58, 7,663.71 and 3,035.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,553.58, 7,663.71 and 3,035.78 is: 4,189.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,553.58 : 7,663.71 = 3,035.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,553.58/7,663.71 = 3,035.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,553.58x = 7,663.71 × 3,035.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,553.58x = 23,265,299.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,265,299.23/5,553.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,189.25

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