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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.83, 7,651.71 and 3,026.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.83, 7,651.71 and 3,026.94 is: 4,177.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.83 : 7,651.71 = 3,026.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.83/7,651.71 = 3,026.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.83x = 7,651.71 × 3,026.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.83x = 23,161,267.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,161,267.07/5,544.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,177.09

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