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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.92, 8,335.20 and 4,461.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.92, 8,335.20 and 4,461.32 is: 6,706.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.92 : 8,335.20 = 4,461.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.92/8,335.20 = 4,461.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.92x = 8,335.20 × 4,461.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.92x = 37,185,994.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,185,994.46/5,544.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,706.32

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