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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.36, 7,651.19 and 3,154.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.36, 7,651.19 and 3,154.34 is: 4,352.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.36 : 7,651.19 = 3,154.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.36/7,651.19 = 3,154.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.36x = 7,651.19 × 3,154.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.36x = 24,134,454.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,134,454.66/5,544.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,352.97

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