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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.16, 7,650.72 and 3,026.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.16, 7,650.72 and 3,026.20 is: 4,176.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.16 : 7,650.72 = 3,026.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.16/7,650.72 = 3,026.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.16x = 7,650.72 × 3,026.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.16x = 23,152,608.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,152,608.86/5,544.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,176.04

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