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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,605.55, 7,735.86 and 3,482.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,605.55, 7,735.86 and 3,482.25 is: 4,805.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,605.55 : 7,735.86 = 3,482.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,605.55/7,735.86 = 3,482.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,605.55x = 7,735.86 × 3,482.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,605.55x = 26,938,198.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,938,198.49/5,605.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,805.63

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