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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.57, 7,651.38 and 3,186.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.57, 7,651.38 and 3,186.66 is: 4,397.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.57 : 7,651.38 = 3,186.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.57/7,651.38 = 3,186.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.57x = 7,651.38 × 3,186.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.57x = 24,382,346.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,382,346.59/5,544.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,397.52

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