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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.52, 7,651.40 and 3,060.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.52, 7,651.40 and 3,060.52 is: 4,223.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.52 : 7,651.40 = 3,060.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.52/7,651.40 = 3,060.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.52x = 7,651.40 × 3,060.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.52x = 23,417,262.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,417,262.73/5,544.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,223.50

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