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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.54, 7,651.38 and 3,026.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.54, 7,651.38 and 3,026.64 is: 4,176.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.54 : 7,651.38 = 3,026.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.54/7,651.38 = 3,026.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.54x = 7,651.38 × 3,026.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.54x = 23,157,972.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,157,972.76/5,544.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,176.72

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