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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.63, 7,651.08 and 3,154.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.63, 7,651.08 and 3,154.44 is: 4,352.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.63 : 7,651.08 = 3,154.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.63/7,651.08 = 3,154.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.63x = 7,651.08 × 3,154.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.63x = 24,134,872.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,134,872.80/5,544.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,352.84

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