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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.51, 7,652.66 and 3,187.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.51, 7,652.66 and 3,187.41 is: 4,399.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.51 : 7,652.66 = 3,187.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.51/7,652.66 = 3,187.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.51x = 7,652.66 × 3,187.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.51x = 24,392,149.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,392,149.07/5,544.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,399.33

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