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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.32, 7,652.80 and 3,556

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.32, 7,652.80 and 3,556 is: 4,908.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.32 : 7,652.80 = 3,556 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.32/7,652.80 = 3,556/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.32x = 7,652.80 × 3,556
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.32x = 27,213,356.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,213,356.80/5,544.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,908.33

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