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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,545.33, 7,652.67 and 3,027.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,545.33, 7,652.67 and 3,027.55 is: 4,178.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,545.33 : 7,652.67 = 3,027.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,545.33/7,652.67 = 3,027.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,545.33x = 7,652.67 × 3,027.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,545.33x = 23,168,829.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,168,829.50/5,545.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,178.08

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