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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,444.62, 7,511.40 and 3,555.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,444.62, 7,511.40 and 3,555.56 is: 4,905.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,444.62 : 7,511.40 = 3,555.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,444.62/7,511.40 = 3,555.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,444.62x = 7,511.40 × 3,555.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,444.62x = 26,707,252.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,707,252.16/5,444.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,905.26

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