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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.60, 7,651.98 and 3,187.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.60, 7,651.98 and 3,187.56 is: 4,399.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.60 : 7,651.98 = 3,187.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.60/7,651.98 = 3,187.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.60x = 7,651.98 × 3,187.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.60x = 24,391,145.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,391,145.37/5,544.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,399.08

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