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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,543.97, 7,650.75 and 3,026.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,543.97, 7,650.75 and 3,026.06 is: 4,175.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,543.97 : 7,650.75 = 3,026.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,543.97/7,650.75 = 3,026.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,543.97x = 7,650.75 × 3,026.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,543.97x = 23,151,590.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,151,590.29/5,543.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,175.99

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