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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,545.38, 7,652.63 and 3,061.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,545.38, 7,652.63 and 3,061.38 is: 4,224.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,545.38 : 7,652.63 = 3,061.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,545.38/7,652.63 = 3,061.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,545.38x = 7,652.63 × 3,061.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,545.38x = 23,427,608.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,427,608.43/5,545.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,224.71

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