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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,545.28, 7,651.84 and 3,061.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,545.28, 7,651.84 and 3,061.44 is: 4,224.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,545.28 : 7,651.84 = 3,061.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,545.28/7,651.84 = 3,061.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,545.28x = 7,651.84 × 3,061.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,545.28x = 23,425,649.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,425,649.05/5,545.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,224.43

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