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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.55, 7,651.62 and 3,026.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.55, 7,651.62 and 3,026.71 is: 4,176.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.55 : 7,651.62 = 3,026.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.55/7,651.62 = 3,026.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.55x = 7,651.62 × 3,026.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.55x = 23,159,234.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,159,234.77/5,544.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,176.94

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