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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,543.98, 7,650.71 and 3,026.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,543.98, 7,650.71 and 3,026.14 is: 4,176.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,543.98 : 7,650.71 = 3,026.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,543.98/7,650.71 = 3,026.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,543.98x = 7,650.71 × 3,026.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,543.98x = 23,152,156.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,152,156.71/5,543.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,176.09

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