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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.95, 7,651.83 and 3,305.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.95, 7,651.83 and 3,305.67 is: 4,561.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.95 : 7,651.83 = 3,305.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.95/7,651.83 = 3,305.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.95x = 7,651.83 × 3,305.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.95x = 25,294,424.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,294,424.88/5,544.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,561.70

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