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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,545.42, 7,652.64 and 3,027.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,545.42, 7,652.64 and 3,027.52 is: 4,177.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,545.42 : 7,652.64 = 3,027.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,545.42/7,652.64 = 3,027.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,545.42x = 7,652.64 × 3,027.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,545.42x = 23,168,520.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,168,520.65/5,545.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,177.96

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