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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.27, 7,650.86 and 3,026.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.27, 7,650.86 and 3,026.32 is: 4,176.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.27 : 7,650.86 = 3,026.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.27/7,650.86 = 3,026.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.27x = 7,650.86 × 3,026.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.27x = 23,153,916.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,153,916.38/5,544.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,176.19

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