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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.82, 7,652.82 and 3,306.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.82, 7,652.82 and 3,306.84 is: 4,564.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.82 : 7,652.82 = 3,306.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.82/7,652.82 = 3,306.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.82x = 7,652.82 × 3,306.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.82x = 25,306,651.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,306,651.29/5,544.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,564.02

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