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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.57, 8,312.44 and 3,201.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.57, 8,312.44 and 3,201.91 is: 4,800.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.57 : 8,312.44 = 3,201.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.57/8,312.44 = 3,201.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.57x = 8,312.44 × 3,201.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.57x = 26,615,684.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,615,684.76/5,544.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,800.32

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