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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,539.74, 7,644.96 and 3,021.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,539.74, 7,644.96 and 3,021.90 is: 4,170.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,539.74 : 7,644.96 = 3,021.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,539.74/7,644.96 = 3,021.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,539.74x = 7,644.96 × 3,021.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,539.74x = 23,102,304.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,102,304.62/5,539.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,170.29

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