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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,444.69, 7,511.42 and 3,555.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,444.69, 7,511.42 and 3,555.62 is: 4,905.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,444.69 : 7,511.42 = 3,555.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,444.69/7,511.42 = 3,555.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,444.69x = 7,511.42 × 3,555.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,444.69x = 26,707,699.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,707,699.85/5,444.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,905.28

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