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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.52, 8,307.04 and 4,941.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.52, 8,307.04 and 4,941.88 is: 7,404.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.52 : 8,307.04 = 4,941.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.52/8,307.04 = 4,941.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.52x = 8,307.04 × 4,941.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.52x = 41,052,394.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,052,394.84/5,544.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,404.14

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