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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,545.02, 7,651.89 and 3,027.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,545.02, 7,651.89 and 3,027.06 is: 4,177.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,545.02 : 7,651.89 = 3,027.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,545.02/7,651.89 = 3,027.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,545.02x = 7,651.89 × 3,027.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,545.02x = 23,162,730.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,162,730.14/5,545.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,177.21

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