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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,543.03, 7,649.44 and 3,305.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,543.03, 7,649.44 and 3,305.91 is: 4,562.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,543.03 : 7,649.44 = 3,305.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,543.03/7,649.44 = 3,305.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,543.03x = 7,649.44 × 3,305.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,543.03x = 25,288,380.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,288,380.61/5,543.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.19

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