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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,553.78, 7,664.31 and 3,035.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,553.78, 7,664.31 and 3,035.99 is: 4,189.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,553.78 : 7,664.31 = 3,035.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,553.78/7,664.31 = 3,035.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,553.78x = 7,664.31 × 3,035.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,553.78x = 23,268,768.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,268,768.52/5,553.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,189.72

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