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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,546.52, 7,655.86 and 3,309.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,546.52, 7,655.86 and 3,309.96 is: 4,568.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,546.52 : 7,655.86 = 3,309.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,546.52/7,655.86 = 3,309.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,546.52x = 7,655.86 × 3,309.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,546.52x = 25,340,590.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,340,590.37/5,546.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,568.74

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