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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,541.69, 7,647.57 and 3,023.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,541.69, 7,647.57 and 3,023.82 is: 4,172.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,541.69 : 7,647.57 = 3,023.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,541.69/7,647.57 = 3,023.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,541.69x = 7,647.57 × 3,023.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,541.69x = 23,124,875.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,124,875.12/5,541.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,172.89

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