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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,635.91, 8,447.36 and 3,033.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,635.91, 8,447.36 and 3,033.38 is: 4,546.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,635.91 : 8,447.36 = 3,033.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,635.91/8,447.36 = 3,033.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,635.91x = 8,447.36 × 3,033.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,635.91x = 25,623,995.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,623,995.47/5,635.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,546.56

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