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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.88, 7,651.98 and 3,306.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.88, 7,651.98 and 3,306.38 is: 4,562.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.88 : 7,651.98 = 3,306.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.88/7,651.98 = 3,306.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.88x = 7,651.98 × 3,306.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.88x = 25,300,353.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,300,353.63/5,544.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.83

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