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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.39, 7,651.15 and 3,026.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.39, 7,651.15 and 3,026.52 is: 4,176.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.39 : 7,651.15 = 3,026.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.39/7,651.15 = 3,026.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.39x = 7,651.15 × 3,026.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.39x = 23,156,358.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,156,358.50/5,544.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,176.54

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