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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,425.71, 6,626.88 and 3,544.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,425.71, 6,626.88 and 3,544.16 is: 5,306.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,425.71 : 6,626.88 = 3,544.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,425.71/6,626.88 = 3,544.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,425.71x = 6,626.88 × 3,544.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,425.71x = 23,486,689.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,486,689.89/4,425.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,306.88

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