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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,546.21, 7,653.43 and 3,027.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,546.21, 7,653.43 and 3,027.82 is: 4,178.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,546.21 : 7,653.43 = 3,027.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,546.21/7,653.43 = 3,027.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,546.21x = 7,653.43 × 3,027.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,546.21x = 23,173,208.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,173,208.42/5,546.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,178.21

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