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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,563.49, 7,675.46 and 3,575.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,563.49, 7,675.46 and 3,575.14 is: 4,932.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,563.49 : 7,675.46 = 3,575.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,563.49/7,675.46 = 3,575.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,563.49x = 7,675.46 × 3,575.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,563.49x = 27,440,820.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,440,820.41/5,563.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,932.31

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