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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,545.74, 7,650.36 and 3,306.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,545.74, 7,650.36 and 3,306.04 is: 4,560.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,545.74 : 7,650.36 = 3,306.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,545.74/7,650.36 = 3,306.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,545.74x = 7,650.36 × 3,306.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,545.74x = 25,292,361.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,292,361.29/5,545.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,560.68

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