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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.37, 7,650.97 and 3,026.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.37, 7,650.97 and 3,026.59 is: 4,176.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.37 : 7,650.97 = 3,026.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.37/7,650.97 = 3,026.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.37x = 7,650.97 × 3,026.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.37x = 23,156,349.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,156,349.29/5,544.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,176.55

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