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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,541.96, 7,647.90 and 3,024.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,541.96, 7,647.90 and 3,024.12 is: 4,173.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,541.96 : 7,647.90 = 3,024.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,541.96/7,647.90 = 3,024.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,541.96x = 7,647.90 × 3,024.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,541.96x = 23,128,167.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,128,167.35/5,541.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,173.28

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