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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,543.95, 7,650.45 and 3,304.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,543.95, 7,650.45 and 3,304.67 is: 4,560.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,543.95 : 7,650.45 = 3,304.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,543.95/7,650.45 = 3,304.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,543.95x = 7,650.45 × 3,304.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,543.95x = 25,282,212.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,282,212.60/5,543.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,560.32

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