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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.66, 7,652.97 and 3,423.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.66, 7,652.97 and 3,423.27 is: 4,724.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.66 : 7,652.97 = 3,423.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.66/7,652.97 = 3,423.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.66x = 7,652.97 × 3,423.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.66x = 26,198,182.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,198,182.61/5,544.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,724.94

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