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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.29, 7,651.08 and 3,026.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.29, 7,651.08 and 3,026.39 is: 4,176.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.29 : 7,651.08 = 3,026.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.29/7,651.08 = 3,026.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.29x = 7,651.08 × 3,026.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.29x = 23,155,143.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,155,143.78/5,544.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,176.40

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