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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.58, 7,644.72 and 3,445.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.58, 7,644.72 and 3,445.06 is: 4,749.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.58 : 7,644.72 = 3,445.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.58/7,644.72 = 3,445.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.58x = 7,644.72 × 3,445.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.58x = 26,336,519.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,336,519.08/5,544.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,749.96

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