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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,536.59, 7,644.29 and 3,549.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,536.59, 7,644.29 and 3,549.66 is: 4,900.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,536.59 : 7,644.29 = 3,549.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,536.59/7,644.29 = 3,549.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,536.59x = 7,644.29 × 3,549.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,536.59x = 27,134,612.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,134,612.69/5,536.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,900.96

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