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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,543.88, 7,650.78 and 3,026.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,543.88, 7,650.78 and 3,026.16 is: 4,176.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,543.88 : 7,650.78 = 3,026.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,543.88/7,650.78 = 3,026.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,543.88x = 7,650.78 × 3,026.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,543.88x = 23,152,484.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,152,484.40/5,543.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,176.22

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