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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,545.57, 7,652.79 and 3,027.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,545.57, 7,652.79 and 3,027.61 is: 4,178.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,545.57 : 7,652.79 = 3,027.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,545.57/7,652.79 = 3,027.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,545.57x = 7,652.79 × 3,027.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,545.57x = 23,169,663.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,169,663.53/5,545.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,178.05

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