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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,545.47, 7,652.82 and 3,027.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,545.47, 7,652.82 and 3,027.56 is: 4,178.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,545.47 : 7,652.82 = 3,027.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,545.47/7,652.82 = 3,027.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,545.47x = 7,652.82 × 3,027.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,545.47x = 23,169,333.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,169,333.46/5,545.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,178.06

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