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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,553.70, 7,664.29 and 3,035.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,553.70, 7,664.29 and 3,035.76 is: 4,189.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,553.70 : 7,664.29 = 3,035.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,553.70/7,664.29 = 3,035.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,553.70x = 7,664.29 × 3,035.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,553.70x = 23,266,945.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,266,945.01/5,553.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,189.45

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