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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,541.48, 7,647.26 and 3,023.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,541.48, 7,647.26 and 3,023.61 is: 4,172.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,541.48 : 7,647.26 = 3,023.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,541.48/7,647.26 = 3,023.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,541.48x = 7,647.26 × 3,023.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,541.48x = 23,122,331.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,122,331.81/5,541.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,172.59

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