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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.74, 7,652.79 and 3,555.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.74, 7,652.79 and 3,555.24 is: 4,906.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.74 : 7,652.79 = 3,555.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.74/7,652.79 = 3,555.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.74x = 7,652.79 × 3,555.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.74x = 27,207,505.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,207,505.12/5,544.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,906.91

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