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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.68, 7,651.46 and 3,306.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.68, 7,651.46 and 3,306.03 is: 4,562.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.68 : 7,651.46 = 3,306.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.68/7,651.46 = 3,306.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.68x = 7,651.46 × 3,306.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.68x = 25,295,939.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,295,939.77/5,544.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.20

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