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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,545.91, 7,651.52 and 3,658.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,545.91, 7,651.52 and 3,658.43 is: 5,047.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,545.91 : 7,651.52 = 3,658.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,545.91/7,651.52 = 3,658.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,545.91x = 7,651.52 × 3,658.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,545.91x = 27,992,550.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,992,550.31/5,545.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,047.42

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