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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.94, 7,650.09 and 3,154.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.94, 7,650.09 and 3,154.63 is: 4,352.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.94 : 7,650.09 = 3,154.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.94/7,650.09 = 3,154.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.94x = 7,650.09 × 3,154.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.94x = 24,133,203.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,133,203.42/5,544.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,352.29

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