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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.60, 7,651.92 and 3,186.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.60, 7,651.92 and 3,186.84 is: 4,398.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.60 : 7,651.92 = 3,186.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.60/7,651.92 = 3,186.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.60x = 7,651.92 × 3,186.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.60x = 24,385,444.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,385,444.73/5,544.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,398.05

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