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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.58, 7,651.48 and 3,026.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.58, 7,651.48 and 3,026.65 is: 4,176.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.58 : 7,651.48 = 3,026.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.58/7,651.48 = 3,026.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.58x = 7,651.48 × 3,026.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.58x = 23,158,351.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,158,351.94/5,544.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,176.75

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