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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,607.53, 7,735.77 and 3,618.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,607.53, 7,735.77 and 3,618.72 is: 4,992.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,607.53 : 7,735.77 = 3,618.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,607.53/7,735.77 = 3,618.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,607.53x = 7,735.77 × 3,618.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,607.53x = 27,993,585.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,993,585.61/5,607.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,992.15

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