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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,553.93, 7,664.43 and 3,196.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,553.93, 7,664.43 and 3,196.53 is: 4,411.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,553.93 : 7,664.43 = 3,196.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,553.93/7,664.43 = 3,196.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,553.93x = 7,664.43 × 3,196.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,553.93x = 24,499,580.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,499,580.43/5,553.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,411.22

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