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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.97, 7,652.24 and 3,027.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.97, 7,652.24 and 3,027.25 is: 4,177.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.97 : 7,652.24 = 3,027.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.97/7,652.24 = 3,027.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.97x = 7,652.24 × 3,027.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.97x = 23,165,243.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,165,243.54/5,544.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,177.70

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