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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,539.68, 7,644.72 and 3,055.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,539.68, 7,644.72 and 3,055.68 is: 4,216.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,539.68 : 7,644.72 = 3,055.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,539.68/7,644.72 = 3,055.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,539.68x = 7,644.72 × 3,055.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,539.68x = 23,359,818.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,359,818.01/5,539.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,216.82

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