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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.45, 7,651.14 and 3,305.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.45, 7,651.14 and 3,305.17 is: 4,561.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.45 : 7,651.14 = 3,305.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.45/7,651.14 = 3,305.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.45x = 7,651.14 × 3,305.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.45x = 25,288,318.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,288,318.39/5,544.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,561.02

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