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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.58, 7,651.48 and 3,026.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.58, 7,651.48 and 3,026.66 is: 4,176.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.58 : 7,651.48 = 3,026.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.58/7,651.48 = 3,026.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.58x = 7,651.48 × 3,026.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.58x = 23,158,428.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,158,428.46/5,544.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,176.77

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