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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.58, 7,651.56 and 3,026.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.58, 7,651.56 and 3,026.74 is: 4,176.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.58 : 7,651.56 = 3,026.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.58/7,651.56 = 3,026.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.58x = 7,651.56 × 3,026.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.58x = 23,159,282.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,159,282.71/5,544.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,176.92

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