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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.71, 7,650.75 and 3,305.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.71, 7,650.75 and 3,305.78 is: 4,561.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.71 : 7,650.75 = 3,305.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.71/7,650.75 = 3,305.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.71x = 7,650.75 × 3,305.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.71x = 25,291,658.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,291,658.08/5,544.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,561.41

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